Schaakklok, DDR - Chess set - Wood

Vintage Guard – Ruhla chess clock – 1960s/70s – Germany (GDR)

Very beautiful mechanical chess clock with a wooden case and double dials.
The clocks are marked 'Ruhla,' with the well-known red star symbol, a recognizable feature of East German production at that time.
At the front, there is a Garde-label, the brand name under which these clocks were sold internationally.

It is a mechanical model with two separate clocks operated by metal buttons on top — perfect for classic chess or as a decorative collectible for enthusiasts of vintage sports and game accessories.

The cabinet is made of wood (beech veneer) and is in beautiful vintage condition, with light signs of use appropriate for its age. The metal edges around the dials and the red stars on the dials give it a typical Eastern Bloc design that is very popular among collectors today.

Details

Brand: Garde / Ruhla

Origin: GDR (Germany, East)

Period: circa 1960–1970

Material: wood, metal, glass

Mechanical – with two separate movements

Dimensions: approx. 22.5 × 12.8 × 5.5 cm

Condition: working, light signs of use

A unique piece of chess history with characteristic mid-century design.
Perfect for collectors of clocks, chess memorabilia, or vintage GDR objects.

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