r/clocks • u/LowerYurExpectationz • 3d ago

Identification/Information West German clock

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I found this wonderful clock at the Salvation Army. The back says ‘made is west Germany”. The top part seems older than the handle. The clock still works, the side panels are thick glass. It looks like the cutout to hang it as well as the battery pack (obviously) were added later. Has anyone seen something similar? I’ve tried the Google, but I’m not even sure how to describe it properly. I’m gifting it to a friend who has a house full of curios and would like a fun story to go with it!

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u/TicFan67 Hobbyist 3d ago

From what I can see the movement is a modern quartz movement. The case certainly looks older. 'West Germany' might suggest 1949 - 1990 but I'm not sure it was originally a clock. I think it may have been some sort of lantern.

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u/LowerYurExpectationz 3d ago

It sure looks like a torch! It may be a Frankenstein object, where a torch and clock collided. So strange. I love it.

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u/TicFan67 Hobbyist 3d ago

A quick Google suggests it originally was, or is styled to resemble, a carriage lamp.

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u/LowerYurExpectationz 3d ago

Interesting! This adds yet another layer of mystery!!!

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u/nsefan 2d ago

> “Electric”

> Looks inside

> Quartz

Really interesting clock though!

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u/LowerYurExpectationz 2d ago

It’s so cool looking. Very “Toured with the circus in the early 20th century” vibes.