Wall clock - Horloge murale ancienne en céramique – Coquelicots – Waechtersbach – Made in Germany – Mécanique - Ceramic - 1950-1960
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Waechtersbach ceramic wall clock with a mechanical movement (8-day power reserve), made in Germany and dating from 1950–1960, featuring a red poppy relief on green foliage, about 29 cm in diameter, in good used condition with minor ageing, not supplied with a winding key and in working order.
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Beautiful glazed ceramic wall clock by Waechtersbach, with a red poppy relief pattern on green foliage. German-made (“Made in Germany”). A beautiful collectible piece, highly decorative, that will bring a vintage and colorful touch to a kitchen, an entryway, or a living room.
About Waechtersbach:
Founded in 1832 in Wächtersbach, Hesse (Germany), the Waechtersbach manufactory is a historic ceramics house, renowned for its decorative earthenware and colorful pieces. It has traversed the great periods of German design, from Art Deco to the creations of the 1950s-70s, and its objects are today highly sought after by collectors. Floral-relief pieces like this are particularly appreciated.
Characteristics:
Waechtersbach glazed ceramic, relief poppy design
Cream dial with Arabic numerals and crackle border
Brass bezel and opening bezel with hinge
Mechanical movement (wind-up key)
Original black hands
“Made in Germany” mark visible on the dial
Diameter: about 28-29 cm
Condition:
Glossy enamel, bright colors. Cracking on the dial, typical for this type of antique clock, and a few minor signs of use, no cracks, no chips.
The clock has been tested and runs but is sold without a winding key.
Beautiful glazed ceramic wall clock by Waechtersbach, with a red poppy relief pattern on green foliage. German-made (“Made in Germany”). A beautiful collectible piece, highly decorative, that will bring a vintage and colorful touch to a kitchen, an entryway, or a living room.
About Waechtersbach:
Founded in 1832 in Wächtersbach, Hesse (Germany), the Waechtersbach manufactory is a historic ceramics house, renowned for its decorative earthenware and colorful pieces. It has traversed the great periods of German design, from Art Deco to the creations of the 1950s-70s, and its objects are today highly sought after by collectors. Floral-relief pieces like this are particularly appreciated.
Characteristics:
Waechtersbach glazed ceramic, relief poppy design
Cream dial with Arabic numerals and crackle border
Brass bezel and opening bezel with hinge
Mechanical movement (wind-up key)
Original black hands
“Made in Germany” mark visible on the dial
Diameter: about 28-29 cm
Condition:
Glossy enamel, bright colors. Cracking on the dial, typical for this type of antique clock, and a few minor signs of use, no cracks, no chips.
The clock has been tested and runs but is sold without a winding key.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Horloge murale ancienne en céramique – Coquelicots – Waechtersbach – Made in Germany – Mécanique
Material
Ceramic
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
29 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
1.3 kg
Winding key
No
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