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Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock on a Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. C1930
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Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock on a Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco table/ desk clock. The movement we believe is of a German manufacturer origin because the chapter ring is marked “Foreign”, which was commonly used between the two world wars when Germany wasn’t too popular. It keeps very good time having been professionally serviced by a fully qualified horologist.

The base is a mottled bakelite in excellent condition, free from chips and scratches. A green felt has been attached to the base to protect delicate surfaces. This is a lovely example of a modernist Art Deco table clock and would complement most modern and vintage homes.

A fine decorative object and functional timepiece, an Art Deco clock that is ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone seeking a refined piece of 1930s design history.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Desk Clock to the 1930s.

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SA1224639
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For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco table/ desk clock.
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The movement we believe is of a German manufacturer origin because the chapter ring is marked “Foreign”, which was commonly used between the two world wars when Germany wasn’t too popular.
Art Deco World

It keeps very good time having been professionally serviced by a fully qualified horologist.

fig 1. An Art Deco desk clock featuring a circular brass dial and stylised wave element resting on a rectangular dark brown Bakelite base.
fig 1. Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock on a Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. C1930

The base is a mottled bakelite in excellent condition, free from chips and scratches. A green felt has been attached to the base to protect delicate surfaces. This is a lovely example of a modernist Art Deco table clock and would complement most modern and vintage homes.

A fine decorative object and functional timepiece, an Art Deco clock that is ideal for collectors, interior decorators, or anyone seeking a refined piece of 1930s design history.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Desk Clock to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224639
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Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock on a Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. C1930

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An Art Deco desk clock featuring a circular brass dial and stylised wave element resting on a rectangular dark brown Bakelite base.
Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock On A Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. c1930
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An Art Deco desk clock featuring a circular brass dial and stylised wave element resting on a rectangular dark brown Bakelite base.
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  • ObjectDesk Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBakelite, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsGeometric dial, Brass sphere motif, Curved support, Bakelite plinth
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Art Deco desk clock dates from c1930 and combines a dark brown mottled Bakelite rectangular plinth with a round brass dial and frame. The timepiece has a cream-coloured face displaying black Arabic numerals from one to twelve, alongside black hands and the word "Foreign" marked on the chapter ring. An asymmetric curved brass support extends from the side of the dial down to the base, where it cradles a small brass sphere. Green felt lines the underside of the mount to protect furniture surfaces. Measuring 11 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, the fully serviced thirty-hour clock functions as a practical timepiece and decorative object. It suits placement on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within modern and vintage interior schemes.

FAQs

Art Deco desk clocks, typical of the 1920s and 1930s, reflect modern industrial design through geometric forms, streamlined curves, and clean numerical typography. They often incorporate bold materials designed to suit contemporary offices and living spaces.

Clocks from this period frequently utilised early synthetic plastics such as Bakelite or Catalin for plinths, alongside chromed metal, polished brass, and glass. Movements were typically spring-driven mechanical mechanisms housed in metal casings.

Authentic pieces usually display period-appropriate typography on the dial, hand-assembled mechanical movements, and genuine vintage plastics like Bakelite, which exhibits a distinct weight and warm feel compared to modern acrylics.

Place the clock on a sleek study desk, marble mantelpiece, or bookshelf to serve as a functional accent piece. Combining clean modern furniture with geometric vintage horology creates a refined focal point.

Clean the plastic base gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical solvents that can dull Bakelite surfaces. Mechanical movements require occasional professional servicing by a qualified horologist to preserve accurate timekeeping.
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