Highly Unusual Pen Shell Grandfather Clock, Circa 1980s

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Highly Unusual Pen Shell Grandfather Clock, Circa 1980s

This late 20th-century grandfather clock features a tall cylindrical case surfaced with … Read more Highly Unusual Pen Shell Grandfather Clock, Circa 1980s

This late 20th-century grandfather clock features a tall cylindrical case surfaced with natural shell materials, incorporating coconut shell mosaic elements that create a richly textured and tonally varied finish. The columnar form supports a circular clock head with Roman numeral dial, emphasizing verticality and sculptural presence over traditional horological ornament.

Measuring approximately 60 inches in height with an 18-inch diameter, the piece reads as an architectural object as much as a functional timepiece. The use of organic materials and simplified geometry aligns the clock with postmodern decorative design of the 1980s, distinguishing it from conventional domestic floor clocks.

The clock is in working condition at the time of listing. Variations in coloration, surface texture, and pattern are inherent to the natural shell materials and are consistent with age, construction method, and period.

An uncommon and visually distinctive example of late 20th-century decorative design, suitable for collectors seeking sculptural statement objects or unconventional floor clocks.

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• Period: Circa 1980s
• Materials: Pen shell, coconut shell
• Dimensions: 60” H × 18” diameter
• Condition: Good vintage condition; working at time of listing; wear consistent with age and use See less