Rudolf Kämmer Biscuit Porcelain Desk Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 20th C.
This desk clock is manufactured by the German workshop Rudolf Kämmer, date-attributed to the late 20th century. The object is constructed from matte biscuit porcelain, featuring a figural design described as following Art Nouveau aesthetics.
The porcelain housing depicts a standing female figure dressed in flowing robes, accompanied by a small angel. These figures are surrounded by a naturalistic relief of floral and foliage elements, which frame the circular clock case. The timepiece incorporates a mechanical movement with a winding mechanism integrated into the porcelain structure. The dial is white and displays curved Arabic numerals. The piece measures 22 cm in height, 10 cm in width, and 8 cm in depth.
The auction description notes that the movement is currently in functional condition, and the overall item is in good condition for its age. The maker's mark is visible on the base of the porcelain case.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Late 20th C.
- Type
- Desk clock
- Maker
- Rudolf Kämmer
- Markings
- Marked on base
- Material
- Biscuit porcelain
- Dimensions
- 22 x 10 x 8 cm
- Movement type
- Mechanical
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Rudolf Kämmer
Design
- Visible features
- • Relief decoration of a female figure and angel • Matte biscuit porcelain texture • Mark with crown and letter K on the underside • Circular metal bezel housing the clock dial
- Marks and Condition
- The object is identified by a maker's mark located on the underside of the porcelain base. This mark consists of a crown positioned above the letter 'K', which is rendered in a blue glaze. This mark serves to attribute the item to the Rudolf Kämmer production facility. The physical condition of the clock is described by the auction house as being in good, age-appropriate condition. The surface of the biscuit porcelain remains matte, and the porcelain components appear consistent with the production standards of the late 20th-century German workshop mentioned in the description.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The clock features a white dial face located within a round aperture in the porcelain housing. The dial is printed with Arabic numerals styled in a curved, decorative typeface. The dial is surrounded by a metallic, circular bezel that provides a visual border between the porcelain sculpture and the clock face. According to the provided descriptions, the clock is equipped with an old mechanical movement that includes a manual winding function. This movement is reported to be integrated into the porcelain housing.
- Porcelain Case and Design
- The clock is housed within a hand-sculpted biscuit porcelain casing that utilizes a matte finish. The design incorporates figural elements consisting of a standing female figure draped in flowing garments with an accompanying smaller angel figure. This composition is set within a relief of naturalistic botanical elements, including leaves and flowers, which transition into the integrated, circular clock case structure. The overall form is vertical in orientation, designed for placement on a desk or mantle, with a stable base that provides a platform for the sculptural components.
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: The exact model designation or specific production year remains unconfirmed beyond the general date range provided.
- Research required: The specific technical details, caliber, or provenance of the integrated mechanical movement are not documented.