J. Kaiser G.m.b.H. Universe 400-day astral torsion clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950's
This vintage 1950s astral torsion clock is attributed by the source to German maker J. Kaiser G.m.b.H. as part of the Universe model series. The 400-day movement is supported on two light-coloured vertical pillars over a circular base and enclosed beneath an arched glass dome.
The dial display comprises an outer chapter ring bearing Arabic numerals enclosing a celestial-themed central disc, surmounted by an arched planetary top element. Beneath the dial hangs a spherical blue terrestrial globe serving as the torsion pendulum. The circular base displays extensive flaking, finish wear, and paint loss.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- vintage 1950's
- Type
- Torsion pendulum clock
- Maker
- J. Kaiser G.m.b.H
- Model
- Universe
- Country
- Germany
- Housing
- glass dome
- Clock Type
- 400 day astral torsion clock
- Condition Note
- requires attention
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- J. Kaiser G.m.b.H
Design
- Visible features
- • White outer chapter ring with Arabic numerals surrounding a celestial-patterned dial centre • Arched upper plate housing a small circular celestial disc or planetary element • Blue spherical globe pendulum suspended beneath the movement between two support columns • Stepped circular base with notable surface paint flaking and finish loss • Entire mechanism and movement enclosed within a clear arched glass dome
- Pendulum and Condition
- A blue spherical globe serves as the pendulum, suspended between two columns beneath the movement. The auction source states that the clock 'requires attention'. The functional state and the condition of the suspension spring are not verified.
- Identity and Attribution
- The item is catalogued as a 'Universe' series model, attributed to the manufacturer J. Kaiser G.m.b.H. This identification is derived from auction cataloguing. The timepiece is described as a '400 day astral torsion clock' and is associated with the 1950s.
- Construction and Visual Observations
- The clock features a white outer chapter ring with Arabic numerals surrounding a celestial-patterned dial centre. An arched upper plate houses a small circular celestial disc or planetary element. The mechanism is supported by two columns and housed under an arched glass dome. The base is circular, stepped, and exhibits paint flaking and finish loss.
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: Source notes that the clock 'requires attention'; functional state and suspension spring integrity are unverified
- Research required: Maker and model attribution are derived from auction cataloguing rather than verified movement hallmarks