This elegant, fully mechanical travel alarm clock from approximately 1940 to 1960 features a classic cream-colored dial with Roman numerals for the 12-hour display and Arabic numerals for the 24-hour display, as well as a central seconds hand. The movement is hand-wound and includes a separate alarm hand with an acoustic bell signal, which is fully functional. The case, with a gold-colored bezel, is likely made of nickel-plated brass. The travel clock comes in its original brown genuine leather case with a folding mechanism and snap closure, hand-stitched and showing age-appropriate patina. The case measures approximately 3.5 cm in height, 9 cm in length, and 10 cm in width. The original winding key is securely attached to the case via a fine metal chain\u2014a rarely preserved functional unit that enhances both practical use and collector value. The total weight is 223 grams.<\/p>\n
On the back, there are four openings with specific functions: winding the movement, winding the alarm, setting the time, and setting the alarm time, with a graduated scale and a right-to-left directional arrow that allows precise adjustment of the alarm. This clear separation of controls is a hallmark of high-quality construction and enables intuitive operation.<\/p>\n
Handwritten markings \u201cL80477\u201d and \u201cW 1466\/449\u201d suggest prior official or military use, increasing the object\u2019s documentary and collector value. The fact that they were applied by hand indicates individual or batch-specific registration. Style, materials, and technical design point to the postwar period, when mechanical travel alarm clocks were primarily used by business travelers, officers, or technicians who relied on a dependable timekeeping and alarm function. The combined 12-\/24-hour display suggests military or international use, for example in railway, aviation, or shipping contexts. Its compact design and sturdy case made it ideal for mobile use.<\/p>\n
For collectors, the item is particularly interesting due to several features: the combined 12-hour and 24-hour dial, the central seconds hand, the separately adjustable alarm hand with acoustic signal, the original hand-stitched leather case with age-appropriate patina, the winding key attached by a metal chain, and the double handwritten markings. The alarm clock is in working condition, with slight signs of use but no cracks or missing parts. An age-related seam opening on the mechanical fixation indicates intensive use, but does not affect functionality or stability. A conservation-oriented restoration is possible.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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