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Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vintage Zenith Swiss 8-Day Automobile Clock in Art Deco Aluminium Desk Mount<\/p>\n

An unusual early twentieth-century Zenith 8-day mechanical automobile clock, later mounted in a distinctive swirl-finished aluminium desk stand.<\/p>\n

Made in Switzerland, the circular clock features a warm silver-toned dial with bold black Arabic numerals, blued-steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at six o\u2019clock. A coloured warning window beneath twelve o\u2019clock indicates the remaining power reserve.<\/p>\n

The clock is wound and set through its rotating bezel and was originally designed for installation in a motor vehicle. It has subsequently been mounted in a geometric rectangular aluminium stand, giving it the appearance and function of an Art Deco desk or table clock.<\/p>\n

The contrast between the silver-toned aluminium mount, aged dial and brass-toned clock bezel gives the piece considerable industrial and decorative character. It would make an interesting addition to a collection of vintage clocks, early motoring accessories, Swiss horology or Art Deco mechanical objects.<\/p>\n

Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maker: Zenith<\/p>\n

Country of origin: Switzerland<\/p>\n

Period: Early twentieth century, probably Art Deco period<\/p>\n

Type: Automobile clock mounted for desk display<\/p>\n

Movement: Manually wound mechanical movement<\/p>\n

Power reserve: Approximately eight days by design<\/p>\n

Winding and setting: Rotating bezel<\/p>\n

Display: Analogue<\/p>\n

Numerals: Arabic numerals<\/p>\n

Additional displays: Subsidiary seconds and low-power-reserve warning indicator<\/p>\n

Clock diameter including rim: 9 cm<\/p>\n

Overall dimensions: 20 cm wide \u00d7 5 cm deep \u00d7 10.5 cm high<\/p>\n

Weight: 578 g<\/p>\n

Materials: Aluminium, metal and glass<\/p>\n

Colour: Silver-toned and brass-toned metal<\/p>\n

Markings: Zenith, 8 Days and Swiss Made printed on the dial<\/p>\n

Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vintage pre-owned condition with substantial age-related wear. The aluminium desk mount has scratches, marks, tarnishing, surface deterioration and areas of finish loss. The dial has discolouration, spotting and general wear.<\/p>\n

The front glass is cracked and chipped along the lower edge, with small areas of glass loss, as clearly shown in the photographs. Further wear is present around the bezel and fittings.<\/p>\n

The clock winds and runs; however, it has not been tested across its complete eight-day power reserve, and long-term accuracy is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.<\/p>\n

Interested in Learning More?<\/p>\n

Discover how mechanical movements, power-reserve indicators, dashboard clocks and decorative desk mounts contribute to the identification and collectability of vintage timepieces.<\/p>\n

Browse More Vintage Clocks, Barometers & Mechanical Instruments for Sale<\/a><\/span> \u2192<\/p>\n

Read our Vintage Clocks, Barometers & Mechanical Instruments History, Identification and Collecting Guide<\/a> <\/span>\u2192<\/p>\n

About TMC Emporium<\/strong><\/p>\n

TMC Emporium offers an evolving collection of vintage, collectable and decorative items sourced throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Each item is individually photographed and described, with care taken to accurately represent its condition<\/p>\n

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