Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans Wooden Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1930-1940
This wooden mantel clock is documented in an auction listing attributing it jointly to Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik and Junghans, dated to circa 1930–1940.
The case features an arched central body flanked by low, swept lateral wings accented with vertical fluted ribbing along the lower perimeter. A carved floral scroll mounts directly below the dial around an oval aperture. The circular white dial displays black Arabic numerals, an outer minute chapter ring, dark hands, and a single winding hole located just above the 6 o'clock position, encased behind a hinged brass bezel.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans
- Material
- Holz
- Date range
- 1930-1940
- Maker / attribution
- Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched wooden case with low swept lateral extensions bordered by vertical fluting • Carved floral and scrollwork applique framing an oval aperture below the dial • Round cream-colored dial with Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track • Single winding aperture positioned directly above the 6 numeral • Hinged glazed bezel securing the dial
- Case Form and Decoration
- Visual observations record an arched wooden case featuring low swept lateral extensions bordered by vertical fluting. Mounted below the dial is a carved floral and scrollwork applique framing an oval aperture. Further structural details regarding the reverse or internal mounting are not recorded in this source.
- Identity and Attribution
- In the source auction listing, the clock is designated with the maker string "Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans -" and dated to "1930-1940". The listing additionally identifies the material as wood ("Holz"). The source provides no internal factory stamps, movement trademarks, or serial numbers to substantiate the attribution or date range. Consequently, the maker name and chronological placement remain strictly source-reported and are not verified from internal marks in the documented record.
- Dial and Aperture Configuration
- The clock displays a round cream-colored dial marked with Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track, protected by a hinged glazed bezel. A single winding aperture is positioned directly above the 6 numeral. Details regarding the movement mechanism, caliber, escapement, and pendulum are not legible or exposed in the provided source documentation.
Identification
- Lot Number
- Nr. 96069345
- 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: Movement details, pendulum, and manufacturer marks are not clearly legible from the front view
- Research required: Attribution to Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans and the 1930-1940 date range are source-reported and not verified internally