Mantel clock - Art Deco - Lacquered brass, Patinated bronze, Oak - 1920-1930 - Art Deco
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€ 48
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
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Estimate € 850 - € 950
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An Art Deco mantel clock from around 1920–1930, made of oak, bronze and brass, with a mechanical eight-day movement.
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Classic Art Deco mantel clock (ca. 1920–1930), housed in a distinctive geometric wooden case. The case is made of sturdy quarter-sawn oak with a deep, dark finish. The clean, angular lines of the case and the semicircular wooden supports on the sides are characteristic of the Amsterdam School and early 20th-century Art Deco style. The dial is a striking bronze design with beautifully geometric scales, forming an almost floral motif. The Roman numerals are raised around the edge, paired with stylised black hands.
It has a mechanical eight-day movement with a pendulum. The clock is fitted with a bim-bam striking mechanism on a spiral gong, visible at the back. This produces a characteristic, warm sound on the hour and half-hour. There are two holes on the front of the dial for the winding key (one for the movement and one for the striking mechanism).
It has not been restored. The wood has some damage to the rear movement door, and unfortunately the original winding key is no longer present. Otherwise, it is all ready to be beautifully displayed on your mantelpiece.
Seller's Story
My name is Reinoud Sprong, 25 years old and living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
From a family of three brothers and two enterprising parents, I developed a passion for art and antiques at a young age. I attended the major art fairs, and visited museums. I also started reading early about art that particularly interested me. That led to pursuing a Bachelor in History at Utrecht University, after which my master’s in Art, Market and Connoisseurship at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam crowned the academic level of art.
Since my youth I have had a fondness for trade and entrepreneurship. From my own disco, catering and various side ventures it was time for the real trade: Art and Antiques! Through my early interest I was able to do many different sniffing/internship experiences and gain field experience. After a six-month internship as junior expert in classical arts at the fastest growing European online auction house Catawiki I was sure; Reinoud would establish an official art dealing business for himself. I began with purchases at auctions, online marketplaces and visited markets. The first storage is located in my grandmother’s garage and thus the adventure began.
Now, a little further on and I’m quite proud of how far we’ve come in a short time. We have clients worldwide and grow slowly. By actively engaging on social media we try, through our videos, to enthuse the younger generation for art and antiques.
Currently we work from a small storage space that is almost always full. Clients are warmly welcome here by appointment!
In the future we hope to be able 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 clients.
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Translated by Google TranslateClassic Art Deco mantel clock (ca. 1920–1930), housed in a distinctive geometric wooden case. The case is made of sturdy quarter-sawn oak with a deep, dark finish. The clean, angular lines of the case and the semicircular wooden supports on the sides are characteristic of the Amsterdam School and early 20th-century Art Deco style. The dial is a striking bronze design with beautifully geometric scales, forming an almost floral motif. The Roman numerals are raised around the edge, paired with stylised black hands.
It has a mechanical eight-day movement with a pendulum. The clock is fitted with a bim-bam striking mechanism on a spiral gong, visible at the back. This produces a characteristic, warm sound on the hour and half-hour. There are two holes on the front of the dial for the winding key (one for the movement and one for the striking mechanism).
It has not been restored. The wood has some damage to the rear movement door, and unfortunately the original winding key is no longer present. Otherwise, it is all ready to be beautifully displayed on your mantelpiece.
Seller's Story
My name is Reinoud Sprong, 25 years old and living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
From a family of three brothers and two enterprising parents, I developed a passion for art and antiques at a young age. I attended the major art fairs, and visited museums. I also started reading early about art that particularly interested me. That led to pursuing a Bachelor in History at Utrecht University, after which my master’s in Art, Market and Connoisseurship at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam crowned the academic level of art.
Since my youth I have had a fondness for trade and entrepreneurship. From my own disco, catering and various side ventures it was time for the real trade: Art and Antiques! Through my early interest I was able to do many different sniffing/internship experiences and gain field experience. After a six-month internship as junior expert in classical arts at the fastest growing European online auction house Catawiki I was sure; Reinoud would establish an official art dealing business for himself. I began with purchases at auctions, online marketplaces and visited markets. The first storage is located in my grandmother’s garage and thus the adventure began.
Now, a little further on and I’m quite proud of how far we’ve come in a short time. We have clients worldwide and grow slowly. By actively engaging on social media we try, through our videos, to enthuse the younger generation for art and antiques.
Currently we work from a small storage space that is almost always full. Clients are warmly welcome here by appointment!
In the future we hope to be able 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 clients.
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Translated by Google TranslateDetails
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
