Large Modernist 1930'S Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Ato Clock

Name: Large Modernist 1930'S Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Ato Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA562830
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Art Deco World

Description

One of the more rare Art Deco clocks is this wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930's Art Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers. This clock has a mixtures of materials, mainly Bakelite and clear and silvered glass. Very iconic looking clock that couldn't be mistaken for any other era could it? So advanced in its design for its time. ATO, one of the most popular Art Deco clocks, this is a very collectable model. It has a glass dial with highly stylised numerals. All on a black Bakelite stepped base. If you would prefer a modern quartz movement installed so you can use a modern battery we can do this for you free of charge.

Electro-magnetic mechanism 1.5V battery power

Short BIO below.

ATO is short for Hatot (Leon Hatot) Léon Hatot born 22.04.1883 died 11.09.1953. He was a French clock maker and is famous for producing one of the first battery operated clocks in the 1920s. He patented the Classic form of pendulum which used a magnet and coils to impulse the pendulum. This is done by the current from the first coil switching a transistor which supplies a larger current to the second coil at the right moment. Lalique supplied some of the glass panels for some of his clocks. He used various materials to produce his clocks, marble, onyx, Bakelite, wood and glass.

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Art Deco World has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA562830

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Description

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Very iconic looking clock that couldn't be mistaken for any other era could it? So advanced in its design for its time.

Art Deco World

ATO, one of the most popular Art Deco clocks, this is a very collectable model. It has a glass dial with highly stylised numerals. All on a black Bakelite stepped base. If you would prefer a modern quartz movement installed so you can use a modern battery we can do this for you free of charge.

fig 1. Large Modernist 1930's Art Deco Bakelite And Glass ATO Clock — fig 1. Large Modernist 1930'S Art Deco Bakelite and Glass Ato Clock

Electro-magnetic mechanism 1.5V battery power

Short BIO below.

ATO is short for Hatot (Leon Hatot) Léon Hatot born 22.04.1883 died 11.09.1953. He was a French clock maker and is famous for producing one of the first battery operated clocks in the 1920s. He patented the Classic form of pendulum which used a magnet and coils to impulse the pendulum. This is done by the current from the first coil switching a transistor which supplies a larger current to the second coil at the right moment. Lalique supplied some of the glass panels for some of his clocks. He used various materials to produce his clocks, marble, onyx, Bakelite, wood and glass.

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA562830