Mantel clock - Art Deco - Lacquered brass, Patinated bronze, Oak - 1920-1930 - Art Deco
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Selected by Michel Karis
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Estimate € 850 - € 950
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Art Deco pendulum clock from ca. 1920–1930, with a robust quarter-sawn oak case and a bronze dial, 8-day mechanical movement with a pendulum and bim-bam strike, no winding key, dimensions 23.5 × 30.5 × 11.5 cm, made in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in good used condition with minor rear panel wear.
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Classic Art Deco clock (circa 1920–1930) crafted in a characteristic geometric wooden case. The cabinet is made from sturdy quarter-sawn oak with a deep, dark finish. The clean, angular shapes of the casing and the semi-circular wooden supports on the sides are typical of the Amsterdam School and the Art Deco style of the early 20th century. The dial is a striking bronze version with beautifully geometric scales—almost floral in motif. The Roman numerals are embossed on the rim, paired with stylized black hands.
It is a mechanical eight-day movement with a pendulum (pendule). Equipped with a bim-bam strike on a coil gong, visible at the back of the clock. This produces a characteristic, warm sound on the hour and half-hour.
At the front of the dial are two holes for the winding key (one for the running mechanism, one for the strike).
There have been no restorations. The wood has some damage to the back panel/door for the movement, and unfortunately the original winding key is no longer present. Otherwise, completely ready to be beautifully displayed on your mantelpiece.
Seller's Story
My name is Reinoud Sprong, 25 years old and living in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
From a family of three brothers and two entrepreneurial parents, I developed a passion for art and antiques at a young age. I attended the premier art fairs and visited museums. I also started early reading about art that particularly interested me. That led to pursuing a Bachelor’s in History at Utrecht University, followed by a Master’s in Art, Market and Connoisseurship at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which crowned my academic focus in art.
Since my youth I have had a fondness for trade and entrepreneurship. From running my own disco, catering, and various side ventures, it was time for the real trade: Art and Antiques! Thanks to my early interests I was able to undertake many different exploratory internships and gain field experience. After a half-year internship as a junior expert in classical art at the fastest-growing European online auction house Catawiki, I was sure: Reinoud would build his own official art dealership. I began with purchases at auctions, online marketplaces, and visits to markets. The first storage space is in my grandmother’s garage, and that is how the adventure began.
Now, a bit further along, I’m quite proud of how far we’ve come in a short time. We have customers worldwide and are growing slowly. By active engagement on social media, we try through our videos to enthuse the younger generation for art and antiques.
Currently we operate from a small storage area that is almost always full. Customers are very welcome here by appointment!
In the future we hope to offer a larger collection of furniture and fine art. My goal is to open a large showroom in a characterful building, where we can welcome all customers.
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Translated by Google TranslateClassic Art Deco clock (circa 1920–1930) crafted in a characteristic geometric wooden case. The cabinet is made from sturdy quarter-sawn oak with a deep, dark finish. The clean, angular shapes of the casing and the semi-circular wooden supports on the sides are typical of the Amsterdam School and the Art Deco style of the early 20th century. The dial is a striking bronze version with beautifully geometric scales—almost floral in motif. The Roman numerals are embossed on the rim, paired with stylized black hands.
It is a mechanical eight-day movement with a pendulum (pendule). Equipped with a bim-bam strike on a coil gong, visible at the back of the clock. This produces a characteristic, warm sound on the hour and half-hour.
At the front of the dial are two holes for the winding key (one for the running mechanism, one for the strike).
There have been no restorations. The wood has some damage to the back panel/door for the movement, and unfortunately the original winding key is no longer present. Otherwise, completely ready to be beautifully displayed on your mantelpiece.
Seller's Story
My name is Reinoud Sprong, 25 years old and living in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
From a family of three brothers and two entrepreneurial parents, I developed a passion for art and antiques at a young age. I attended the premier art fairs and visited museums. I also started early reading about art that particularly interested me. That led to pursuing a Bachelor’s in History at Utrecht University, followed by a Master’s in Art, Market and Connoisseurship at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which crowned my academic focus in art.
Since my youth I have had a fondness for trade and entrepreneurship. From running my own disco, catering, and various side ventures, it was time for the real trade: Art and Antiques! Thanks to my early interests I was able to undertake many different exploratory internships and gain field experience. After a half-year internship as a junior expert in classical art at the fastest-growing European online auction house Catawiki, I was sure: Reinoud would build his own official art dealership. I began with purchases at auctions, online marketplaces, and visits to markets. The first storage space is in my grandmother’s garage, and that is how the adventure began.
Now, a bit further along, I’m quite proud of how far we’ve come in a short time. We have customers worldwide and are growing slowly. By active engagement on social media, we try through our videos to enthuse the younger generation for art and antiques.
Currently we operate from a small storage area that is almost always full. Customers are very welcome here by appointment!
In the future we hope to offer a larger collection of furniture and fine art. My goal is to open a large showroom in a characterful building, where we can welcome all customers.
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Specific region of origin
Amsterdam
Wood type
Oak
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Brass type
Lacquered brass
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Art Deco
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Bronze, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Style
Art Deco
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
23.5 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Weight
3.5 g
Winding key
No
