Bulle electric mantel clock under glass dome
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1930
Reported to date to circa 1930, this small Bulle electric mantel clock is enclosed under a tall cylindrical glass dome resting on an octagonal stepped base. The base features black and gilt Chinoiserie floral decoration and small feet.
The circular silvered dial features Arabic numerals and is marked 'BULLE CLOCK' below the 12 position. According to the seller, the timepiece utilizes an electric impulse mechanism powered by two AA batteries, with a pendulum coil that swings over a curved three-pole magnetic bar.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Electric dome clock
- Mechanism
- Electric impulse mechanism running on two AA batteries
- Dimensions
- Height 10" / 26 cm, Width 6 1/2" / 17 cm
- Maker / Brand
- Bulle
- Case decoration
- Chinoiserie oriental decorated case in black and gilt
- Pendulum system
- Coil swinging over a curved 3-pole magnetic bar
- Date of production
- Circa 1930
- Maker / attribution
- Bulle
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular metal dial with black Arabic numerals and 'BULLE CLOCK' inscribed beneath 12 o'clock. • Curved magnetic bar with suspension assembly and swinging coil pendulum beneath the dial. • Octagonal stepped wooden or lacquered base adorned with gilt floral Chinoiserie motifs on a black ground, raised on small rounded feet. • Clear cylindrical glass dome with a rounded top enclosing the entire movement and dial.
- Dial and Mechanism
- The circular metal dial features black Arabic numerals. The inscription 'BULLE CLOCK' is present beneath the 12 o'clock position. The clock utilizes an electric impulse mechanism. The pendulum consists of a coil that oscillates over a curved magnetic bar equipped with three poles.
- Condition and Provenance
- The seller states that the timepiece operates using two AA batteries. The specific implementation of this power source is not documented in the provided source. The item is dated to circa 1930.
- Case and External Construction
- This clock is housed under a cylindrical glass dome resting on an octagonal stepped base. The base is finished in a black ground featuring gilt Chinoiserie floral decoration and is supported by small feet. The object is described by the seller as measuring 10 inches (26 cm) in height and 6 1/2 inches (17 cm) in width. The seller identifies the glass dome as original.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Seller notes the movement operates on two AA batteries; modern battery adaptation details are not visible in the front photo.
- Research required: The seller describes the glass dome as original, which cannot be verified independently.