$600.00
A Dutch Zaandam-style wall clock from the mid-20th century, featuring an ornate brass Atlas figure with globe, a Roman numeral dial, and decorative brass spandrels. The clock is chain-driven with two brass pear-shaped weights and strikes the hour on a bell. Its carved wooden case and rich brass ornamentation reflect the traditional Dutch wall clock design.
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Description
This is a Dutch Zaandam-style wall clock, a traditional design originating in the Netherlands, most commonly made in the mid-20th century (c. 1950sā1970s).
Key identifying features
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Ornate brass Atlas figure at the top holding a globe ā a hallmark of Zaandam clocks
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Black chapter ring with Roman numerals and decorative brass hands
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Twisted (barley-twist) columns flanking the dial
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Two polished brass pear-shaped weights with chain drive
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Bell strike (the bell is mounted above the movement)
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Decorative brass spandrels and cresting with classical motifs
specs
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Origin: Netherlands
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Movement: Dutch or German-made mechanical movement (often Warmink or similar export movements)
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Run time: Typically 8-day, winds weekly
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Strike: Bell strike on the hour and half-hour
Collectability
Zaandam clocks are highly decorative and very collectible, especially complete examples with the Atlas figure, bell, weights, and original brass ornamentation intac
