Kienzle Germany 1930 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock In Chrome Wood And Glass
Desk clock designed by Kienzle Uhren.
Beautiful desk-table clock, created in Germany by the clocks makers house of Kienzle Uhren, back in the 1930. This clock has been crafted with art deco and bauhaus patterns in solid chromed steel and blackened wood. Embellished with black and cream enameled parts and mount in a pedestal base. Fitted with a round convex transparent glass. A great looking desk clock in exceptional condition.
Dial: Original round in blackened wood, analog with black enameled Arabic numbers. Steel hands.
Movement: Manual winding, 8 days, Lever escapement.
Weight: 1,700.4 Grams, (3.75 Pounds).
Measurements: 203.2 by 222.25 mm by 69.85 mm (8 x 8.75x 2.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped in the reverse in a bronze plaque, with the maker's mark and signed, "ORIGINAL KIENZLE".
Kienzle Uhren
They are Germany's oldest watchmakers. The company was founded by Johannes Schlenker in 1822 in Schwenningen, Germany. Since 2002, the company's headquarters have been in Hamburg, Germany. In 1883, Jakob Kienzle married into the Schlenker family, and became a partner in the company. The company was renamed to Schlenker & Kienzle from 1883 until 1922, when it became a stockholder corporation under the name Kienzle Uhrenfabrik, A.G. (Kienzle Clock Factories, A.G.). When the company introduced the "American System" of production in 1894, standardized individual components, and perforated plates, the cost of alarm clocks and wall clocks was significantly reduced. In 1897, Jakob Kienzle became the sole owner, and the name of the company was eventually changed to Kienzle. In the following years branches in Milan, Paris, and London were established. In 1899, the company was producing 162,000 watches and alarm clocks per year.
In 1902, Kienzle launched the time stamp clock on the market and the first clocks for automobiles. The "Strapazier-Armbanduhr" was presented in 1931, and 25 million were sold. At the end of the 1930s, Kienzle started the manufacture of two table clocks in the upper price segment: the Zodiac Clock and the World Time Clock. After the Second World War Kienzle continued production with established articles and new products like a parking metre equipped with the latest technology.
The factory produced and supplied a range of timing instruments and watches for the German and Axis armed forces. These included chronograph 8-day cockpit clocks for Messerschmitt and Heinkel aircraft as well as wrist and pocket watches for general purchase, and for the Armies.
Note: Warranty of 12 months on the movement.
Condition: The overall condition of this clock is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any parts. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D041623TNNK/.1212
