Alarm clock - junghans - Brass, Steel, Glass - 1910-1920 - WWI Portrait Dial

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Junghans WWI-era mechanical alarm clock from Württemberg, Germany, ca. 1910–1920, brass, steel and glass, with a 1-day mechanical movement and twin-bell alarm in good used condition.

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Beautiful and rare WWI-era Junghans mechanical alarm clock, made in Württemberg, Germany (ca. 1910–1920).
The dial features portraits of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Archduke Franz Ferdinand – highly collectible patriotic motifs from the First World War period.

The clock runs, ticks and the alarm function works. A short demonstration video has been added via YouTube for verification.

Condition:
Used antique condition with visible patina, age-related wear and oxidation. Original hands, dial and movement. No restoration.

Movement:
– Mechanical
– 1-day movement
– Twin-bell alarm
– Original Junghans mechanism

Materials:
Brass, steel, glass

Dimensions:
Height: 14 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Weight: 512 g

Origin:
Junghans, Württemberg, Germany

A rare and decorative WWI Junghans alarm clock with imperial portrait dial — sought after by collectors of military, Austro-Hungarian and early 20th century timepieces.

A short YouTube video demonstrating the clock ticking and the alarm working is included in the listing.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ut5OSgUCCfc

Beautiful and rare WWI-era Junghans mechanical alarm clock, made in Württemberg, Germany (ca. 1910–1920).
The dial features portraits of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Archduke Franz Ferdinand – highly collectible patriotic motifs from the First World War period.

The clock runs, ticks and the alarm function works. A short demonstration video has been added via YouTube for verification.

Condition:
Used antique condition with visible patina, age-related wear and oxidation. Original hands, dial and movement. No restoration.

Movement:
– Mechanical
– 1-day movement
– Twin-bell alarm
– Original Junghans mechanism

Materials:
Brass, steel, glass

Dimensions:
Height: 14 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Weight: 512 g

Origin:
Junghans, Württemberg, Germany

A rare and decorative WWI Junghans alarm clock with imperial portrait dial — sought after by collectors of military, Austro-Hungarian and early 20th century timepieces.

A short YouTube video demonstrating the clock ticking and the alarm working is included in the listing.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ut5OSgUCCfc

Details

Specific region of origin
Württemberg
Manufacturer/ Brand
junghans
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
WWI Portrait Dial
Nr of items
1
Clock type
Alarm clock
Model
WWI Junghans Alarm
Material
Brass, Glass, Steel
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
17 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920
Weight
512 g
Winding Key
No
LithuaniaVerified
5
Objects sold
Private

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