Lot 063: Art Deco Style Jerger Desk Clock, Australian Made Housing, c.1960s

Current bid: $29 AUD.

A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 2 A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 3 A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 4 A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 5 A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 6 A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 7 A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. - View 8

Description

A distinctive mid-20th century Art Deco style desk clock featuring a West German Jerger movement housed in an Australian-made, gold-finished metal and black acrylic stand, circa 1960s. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1960s) * Material: Gold-finished metal, black acrylic, glass (clock face) * Style: Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern * Manufacturer: Jerger (movement), Tilbury & Lewis P/L, Richmond, Victoria (housing) Condition: The gold finish on the metal housing shows significant wear, chipping, and discolouration, particularly on the base and edges. The clock face is clear with minor dust. Interesting fact: * Jerger Uhrenfabrik was a prominent German clock manufacturer, known for producing a variety of mechanical movements for desk and travel clocks. * The "Made in West Germany" mark indicates production between 1949 and 1990, placing this clock within the post-war industrial era. Tilbury & Lewis was an Australian manufacturer, suggesting a local customisation or assembly using imported movements. Use: An appealing decorative piece for a vintage or retro-inspired office or living space, ideal for collectors of period timepieces or Australian-made memorabilia.

Condition Report

Significant wear, chipping, and discolouration to the gold finish on the metal housing, especially on the base and edges. Minor dust visible under the clock face glass.

Specifications

CategoryVintage
Lot ReferenceLOT-063
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