Table/desk clock - W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr. - Brass, Glass, Metal - 1950-1960

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08
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19
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31
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Current bid
€ 34
No reserve price
Paula Martin-Calero Toro
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Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro

Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.

Estimate  € 120 - € 180
LT
€34
BE
€25
FR
€20

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This German musical mantel clock by W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr., dating from 1950–1960, has a mechanical eight-day movement, brass, glass and metal construction, and Chinoiserie-style decoration.

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Vintage Schmid / Forestville 8-Day 4-Jewel Musical Mantel Clock - For Restoration (Complete Lot)

Up for auction is a rare and highly collectible Mid-Century German desk/mantel clock with an integrated music box, manufactured by W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr. and distributed by Forestville.

* **Condition:**
For restoration / repair (Watchmaker's DIY Project). The clock movement has been partially disassembled.

* **Completeness:**
The lot is 100% complete. All original gears, pins, screws, winding key, and bridge plates are present (clearly shown laid out in the photos).

* **Movement Specs:**
Mechanical 8-Day movement, 4 Jewels, made in Western Germany.

* **Music Box:**
Integrated mechanical music box inside the base that plays "Danube Waves" (Valurile Dunării). The original paper tune label is intact on the bottom, alongside the official maker's stamp "W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr. Germany".

* **Aesthetics:**
The brass casing is in solid condition with a wonderful vintage patina. Features elegant, curved Lucite/acrylic side panels engraved with an oriental pagoda and floral motif (Chinoiserie style). The ornate brass filigree band around the base with its original red fabric backing is fully intact.

An excellent, honest project for watch restoration enthusiasts, collectors, or professional horologists.

Dimensions : 16.5 cm × 16 cm × 8.5 cm

The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post.
The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.

Vintage Schmid / Forestville 8-Day 4-Jewel Musical Mantel Clock - For Restoration (Complete Lot)

Up for auction is a rare and highly collectible Mid-Century German desk/mantel clock with an integrated music box, manufactured by W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr. and distributed by Forestville.

* **Condition:**
For restoration / repair (Watchmaker's DIY Project). The clock movement has been partially disassembled.

* **Completeness:**
The lot is 100% complete. All original gears, pins, screws, winding key, and bridge plates are present (clearly shown laid out in the photos).

* **Movement Specs:**
Mechanical 8-Day movement, 4 Jewels, made in Western Germany.

* **Music Box:**
Integrated mechanical music box inside the base that plays "Danube Waves" (Valurile Dunării). The original paper tune label is intact on the bottom, alongside the official maker's stamp "W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr. Germany".

* **Aesthetics:**
The brass casing is in solid condition with a wonderful vintage patina. Features elegant, curved Lucite/acrylic side panels engraved with an oriental pagoda and floral motif (Chinoiserie style). The ornate brass filigree band around the base with its original red fabric backing is fully intact.

An excellent, honest project for watch restoration enthusiasts, collectors, or professional horologists.

Dimensions : 16.5 cm × 16 cm × 8.5 cm

The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post.
The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
W.u.A. Schmid-Schlenker Jr.
Material
Brass, Glass, Metal
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Musical Mantel Clock
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
No
Height
16.5 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
1 kg
BelgiumVerified
364
Objects sold
100%
Private

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