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An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €878     $953
£750
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.

1900 - 1920
Description

An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.

The movement of the clock is stamped, Hamburg-Amerikanische-Uhrenfabrik-Schramberg.

The pewter case has the text: made in Germany.

The original movement is cleaned and in working order and the transmission and the Mystery dial function is also original, the transmission from the movement to the Mystery dial needs tuning and controlling

Interesting to see is that the hands are on the inside of the two glass sheets and you can’t see how they are moving, that is very interesting, we have never seen this before, specially by an Art Deco clock.

Some tiny fritting’s to the outside rim of the glass dial.

To your information this is a very stylish pewter art deco mystery clock witch are very rare to find on the market.

£ 750,-

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Art Deco Mystery Clock to the 1910s.

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SA1068979
Description
An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.

The movement of the clock is stamped, Hamburg-Amerikanische-Uhrenfabrik-Schramberg.

The pewter case has the text: made in Germany.

The original movement is cleaned and in working order and the transmission and the Mystery dial function is also original, the transmission from the movement to the Mystery dial needs tuning and controlling

fig 1. An Art Deco mystery clock featuring a circular dark dial with light Arabic numerals set atop a tapered metal pedestal and arched base.
fig 1. An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.

Interesting to see is that the hands are on the inside of the two glass sheets and you can’t see how they are moving, that is very interesting, we have never seen this before, specially by an Art Deco clock.

Some tiny fritting’s to the outside rim of the glass dial.

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To your information this is a very stylish pewter art deco mystery clock witch are very rare to find on the market.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£ 750,-

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Art Deco Mystery Clock to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068979
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An Art Deco mystery clock featuring a circular dark dial with light Arabic numerals set atop a tapered metal pedestal and arched base.

An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.

Archive II An Art Deco mystery clock featuring a circular dark dial with light Arabic numerals set atop a tapered metal pedestal and arched base. View II
Archive III An Art Deco mystery clock featuring a circular dark dial with light Arabic numerals set atop a tapered metal pedestal and arched base. View III
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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An Art Deco mystery clock featuring a circular dark dial with light Arabic numerals set atop a tapered metal pedestal and arched base.
An Art Deco Very Rare and Very Decorative Mystery Clock.
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An Art Deco mystery clock featuring a circular dark dial with light Arabic numerals set atop a tapered metal pedestal and arched base.
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FAQs

A mystery clock is a timepiece constructed so that its hands appear to move without any visible mechanical connection to the movement. Popularised during the Art Deco era, these clocks often conceal their driving gears within the base, column, or bezel structure.

Art Deco clocks were frequently crafted using cast spelter, bronze, brass, or silvered alloys for the outer casing. Glass panels, bakelite accents, and painted dials were also widely integrated to achieve geometric contrast.

Authentic period examples feature sharp geometric silhouettes, typographically distinct Arabic numerals, and natural patination on metal surfaces. Examining the concealed mechanical linkages and casing joinery helps confirm original early 20th-century manufacture.

Position the timepiece as a central accent on a dark wood executive desk, mantelpiece, or minimalist console table. Pairing the clock with simple metallic accessories or mid-century books highlights its architectural form without overwhelming the surrounding decor.

Dust the exterior surfaces using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without liquid polish or abrasive chemicals that could compromise the original patination. Internal horological mechanisms should be inspected and lubricated by a professional clockmaker.
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