Wall clock - Junghans - Vintage Ceramic, Glass - 1950-1960
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Junghans ceramic kitchen clock from Germany, dating to 1950–1960, ceramic and glass with a chrome bezel, includes the original winding key.
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Junghans – Vintage Ceramic Kitchen Clock with Double Cooking Timers – 1950s/60s – Germany
Description
This lot concerns an iconic and extremely rare Junghans ceramic kitchen clock from the 1950s / early 1960s. This specific model is a beautiful example of German Mid-Century Modern design and is known as the "thinking" Junghans clock.
What makes this model so special and sought after among collectors is the presence of two built-in mechanical cooking timers (up to 30 and 120 minutes) at the bottom of the housing. The clock is finished in a stylish light gray/pastel gray glaze and features a chrome-plated metal rim with a domed glass door for the dial.
The original wind-up key is still present and decoratively attached with the authentic red cord.
Specifications
• Brand: Junghans (Germany)
• Period: 1950s / 60s (Mid-Century)
• Material: Glazed ceramic (porcelain), chrome, glass
• Functions: Analog clock with central hour and minute hands, 2x mechanical timers (30 & 120 min)
• Included: Original winding key
Junghans – Vintage Ceramic Kitchen Clock with Double Cooking Timers – 1950s/60s – Germany
Description
This lot concerns an iconic and extremely rare Junghans ceramic kitchen clock from the 1950s / early 1960s. This specific model is a beautiful example of German Mid-Century Modern design and is known as the "thinking" Junghans clock.
What makes this model so special and sought after among collectors is the presence of two built-in mechanical cooking timers (up to 30 and 120 minutes) at the bottom of the housing. The clock is finished in a stylish light gray/pastel gray glaze and features a chrome-plated metal rim with a domed glass door for the dial.
The original wind-up key is still present and decoratively attached with the authentic red cord.
Specifications
• Brand: Junghans (Germany)
• Period: 1950s / 60s (Mid-Century)
• Material: Glazed ceramic (porcelain), chrome, glass
• Functions: Analog clock with central hour and minute hands, 2x mechanical timers (30 & 120 min)
• Included: Original winding key
Details
Manufacturer/brand
Junghans
Era
1900-2000
Model
Ceramic kitchen clock
Material
Ceramic, Glass
Clock mechanism
Quartz
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Style
Vintage
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
25 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
1600 g
Winding key
Yes
