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Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, C1930
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Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Offered for your consideration is this extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm travel clock with a superb movement in excellent condition working order alarm working as well having been recently and professionally serviced by an horologist. We believe the clock is most likely by Junghans but we can only attribute it as it's not marked. The curved round shouldered clock case is in highly polished chrome offering an almost mirror finish with raised numerals in a gold tone. Comes with it's original silk lined leather case. This is a really classy clock, deceptively heavy for it's size and would of been expensive to purchase in it's day. No makers mark but DPRA a to the back. The "DRP" refers to a German patent, and is usually followed by a patent number. Here "DRPa," the "a" an abbreviation for "angemeldet," meaning "applied for." FREE UK DELIVERY.

Case size:110mm x 80mm x 45mm .

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA775857
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Description
Offered for your consideration is this extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm travel clock with a superb movement in excellent condition working order alarm working as well having been recently and professionally serviced by an horologist. We believe the clock is most likely by Junghans but we can only attribute it as it's not marked.
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The curved round shouldered clock case is in highly polished chrome offering an almost mirror finish with raised numerals in a gold tone.
Art Deco World

Comes with it's original silk lined leather case. This is a really classy clock, deceptively heavy for it's size and would of been expensive to purchase in it's day. No makers mark but DPRA a to the back. The "DRP" refers to a German patent, and is usually followed by a patent number. Here "DRPa," the "a" an abbreviation for "angemeldet," meaning "applied for." FREE UK DELIVERY.

Case size:110mm x 80mm x 45mm .

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA775857
Art Deco World
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Specialists in fine quality art deco originals

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A curved rectangular chrome Art Deco travel clock featuring raised gold-coloured Arabic numerals and matching gold hands.
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Ref: SA775857
A curved rectangular chrome Art Deco travel clock featuring raised gold-coloured Arabic numerals and matching gold hands.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialChrome, Metal
  • ColourSilver, Gold
  • MotifsCurved chrome casing, Raised gold numerals, Streamlined profile
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Art Deco travel alarm clock dates from 1930 and follows a modernist aesthetic. The piece consists of a curved rectangular metal case finished in highly polished silver-coloured chrome with a reflective mirror surface, complemented by raised gold-coloured Arabic numerals and matching gold hands. Visible details include a streamlined profile with rounded shoulders, bold stylized numbers positioned around the dial, and two centrally mounted hands pointing to approximately four minutes past two. Dimensions measure 6.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this functional clock serves well on a bedside table as a decorative timepiece. The compact scale allows easy placement on small surfaces while maintaining a distinct geometric presence inspired by early twentieth-century design.

FAQs

Art Deco modernist clocks from the 1930s are recognised by clean geometric silhouettes, streamlined metal casings, and stylized typography. Movements from this period reflected the Machine Age, prioritizing sleek metallic surfaces like chrome alongside bold numerals.

Travel clocks from the 1930s typically featured chromium-plated brass or steel casings paired with glass covers and mechanical clockwork movements. Accents were often created using contrasting gilt metal, enamel, or bakelite elements.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit mechanical winding movements rather than quartz, weight appropriate to solid metal construction, and characteristic typography from the interwar era. Signs of gentle wear, minor surface tarnish, and era-appropriate mechanical mechanisms also indicate age.

An Art Deco chrome clock serves as a refined focal point on a bedside table, executive office desk, or dark wooden sideboard. Its reflective metallic finish provides visual contrast against textured wallpapers or muted contemporary backdrops.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and prevent grime buildup. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can strip thin plating or affect delicate balance springs inside mechanical movements.
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