Savings clock / Savings alarm clock - Atlas - Vintage Bakelite - 1930 / 1950 - Uncommon

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€20
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€15
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€10

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This vintage Atlas mechanical savings alarm clock, made of Bakelite, dates from 1930 to 1950.

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Description from the seller

A beautiful and rare mechanical savings clock / savings alarm clock by the “Atlas” brand, dating from 1930–1950.

This type of clock was often used by banks or insurance companies in the mid-20th century to encourage people to save. Its unique mechanism meant the clock could only be wound after a coin had been inserted.

The case is made of cream-colored/ivory Bakelite (an early plastic), with a dark trim around the dial and gold-colored metal feet.
The back features instructions in several languages (“Insert coin, turn the clock to the left, then wind it”​​).
No key is included, but the clock is in good working order.
The clock is in beautiful, authentic vintage condition, with minor signs of age that enhance its character.

A lovely decorative collectible for enthusiasts of antique clocks, piggy banks, or Art Deco design!

Dimensions:
height 10.5 cm
width 11.5 cm
depth 5 cm.

A beautiful and rare mechanical savings clock / savings alarm clock by the “Atlas” brand, dating from 1930–1950.

This type of clock was often used by banks or insurance companies in the mid-20th century to encourage people to save. Its unique mechanism meant the clock could only be wound after a coin had been inserted.

The case is made of cream-colored/ivory Bakelite (an early plastic), with a dark trim around the dial and gold-colored metal feet.
The back features instructions in several languages (“Insert coin, turn the clock to the left, then wind it”​​).
No key is included, but the clock is in good working order.
The clock is in beautiful, authentic vintage condition, with minor signs of age that enhance its character.

A lovely decorative collectible for enthusiasts of antique clocks, piggy banks, or Art Deco design!

Dimensions:
height 10.5 cm
width 11.5 cm
depth 5 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Atlas
Title additional information
Uncommon
Clock type
Savings clock / Savings alarm clock
Material
Bakelite
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Alarm clock
Style
Vintage
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
11 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1930 / 1950
Weight
400 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
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