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A striking example of vintage mechanical design, this Horolovar flip clock combines timeless elegance with fascinating engineering. Featuring a cylindrical …
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A striking example of vintage mechanical design, this Horolovar flip clock combines timeless elegance with fascinating engineering. Featuring a cylindrical glass enclosure, warm brass-toned base and top, and a distinctive carrying handle, this unique timepiece is both functional in concept and beautifully decorative.
Inside the transparent case, two rotating assemblies of numbered flip cards display the hours and minutes, creating a captivating visual presentation of time. The exposed mechanical elements and bold black numerals lend the clock an industrial character, while the aged brass finish adds warmth and vintage sophistication.
The underside bears markings for Horolovar Co., Bronxville, New York, along with West Germany, reflecting the clock's European manufacturing heritage.
An exceptional accent for a library, executive desk, bookshelf, or curated collection, this unusual timepiece offers an appealing blend of mid-century ingenuity and old-world charm.
A wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage clocks, mechanical design, and distinctive decorative objects.
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage cosmetic condition with visible wear consistent with age and previous use. The brass-toned surfaces exhibit tarnishing, patina, discoloration, … moreGood vintage cosmetic condition with visible wear consistent with age and previous use. The brass-toned surfaces exhibit tarnishing, patina, discoloration, and surface scratches. The transparent cylindrical enclosure shows some surface marks and age-related wear. The numbered flip cards and internal mechanical components are present as pictured. Mechanical operation and timekeeping accuracy have not been confirmed. The clock is offered in its existing vintage condition, with functionality unverified. Please review all photographs for details. less
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