Emes German Art Deco Mahogany and Brass Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1930s
This mantel clock is reported by the seller to have been manufactured in Germany by Emes circa the 1930s. The elongated wooden case, described as mahogany, incorporates horizontal flanking wings accented with double brass-tone strip inlays, supported by small splayed brass feet.
A central trapezoidal housing holds a two-tone dial with Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, and 9 positions, linear index markers elsewhere, and two winding arbors flanking the center arbor. The seller notes that the clock retains its winding key and features a rear access door.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Emes
- Period
- 1930s
- Materials
- Brass, Glass, Mahogany
- Dimensions
- 21.88ʺW × 5.24ʺD × 8.25ʺH
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Emes
Design
- Visible features
- • Horizontal elongated mahogany-finished case with stepped profile and brass-tone horizontal inlays • Central trapezoidal dial housing with a curved glass lens • Two-tone dial face showing Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and baton hour markers • Two winding arbors located on the lower half of the inner dial face • Gilt/brass-tone hands with a splayed profile • Maker mark 'Emes' visible on the upper central dial face • Small splayed brass feet beneath the base
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The clock features a two-tone dial with Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, and 9 positions. The maker's mark 'Emes' is present on the dial. The clock is supplied with a winding key. The seller states the clock is operational.
- Physical Description
- The object is a mahogany mantel clock characterized by a central housing flanked by horizontal wings. The design incorporates splayed brass legs at the base. The clock includes a hinged front and a rear door, which allow access to the dial and the internal mechanism.
- Attribution and Condition
- The object is identified by the seller as an Art Deco piece manufactured by Emes in Germany during the 1930s. Wood material is described as mahogany. The condition is reported by the seller as very good vintage with light wear. The internal mechanism has not been independently inspected.
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: Internal movement mechanism is not visible in the provided image
- Research required: The winding key described in the listing is not shown in the primary photograph
- Research required: Date (ca. 1930s) and wood type (mahogany) rely on seller attribution