Junghans mantel clock underside construction detail
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A sweeping half-moon silhouette, warm faux burl wood and oversized graphic numerals give this vintage Junghans quartz clock its distinctive character. The glossy black arched case frames an ivory dial with delicate black hands, bringing a touch of Art Deco revival to its 1980s design.

Elegant yet playful, it makes a beautiful accent for a mantelpiece, desk or bookshelf. The quartz clock is fully functional and preserved in very good vintage condition.

Maker / Designer: Junghans
Place of Origin: Germany (brand origin; manufacturing location unverified)
Colour: Black, Brown, Ivory
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Battery-operated quartz movement tested and working. The casing and dial are well preserved, with minimal visible age-related surface wear. Long-term timekeeping accuracy has not been independently verified.
Period: c. 1980s (estimated)
Materials: Plastic, Faux burl wood-effect finish
Dimensions: W 29.5 × D 6 × H 14 cm (11.6 × 2.4 × 5.5 in)
Attribution: The dial bears the Junghans name and emblem and is marked quartz. The 1980s dating is stylistic and approximate; exact model number, manufacture location and year are not confirmed.
Description

A sweeping half-moon silhouette, warm faux burl wood and oversized graphic numerals give this vintage Junghans quartz clock its distinctive character. The glossy black arched case frames an ivory dial with delicate black hands, bringing a touch of Art Deco revival to its 1980s design.

Elegant yet playful, it makes a beautiful accent for a mantelpiece, desk or bookshelf. The quartz clock is fully functional and preserved in very good vintage condition.

Details

Maker / Designer: Junghans

Period: c. 1980s (estimated)

Place of Origin: Germany (brand origin; manufacturing location unverified)

Materials: Plastic, Faux burl wood-effect finish

Colour: Black, Brown, Ivory

Dimensions: W 29.5 × D 6 × H 14 cm (11.6 × 2.4 × 5.5 in)

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Battery-operated quartz movement tested and working. The casing and dial are well preserved, with minimal visible age-related surface wear. Long-term timekeeping accuracy has not been independently verified.

Attribution: The dial bears the Junghans name and emblem and is marked quartz. The 1980s dating is stylistic and approximate; exact model number, manufacture location and year are not confirmed.

Maker & History
Junghans is a long-established German clock and watchmaker founded in Schramberg in 1861. This quartz mantel clock reflects the popularity of Art Deco revival and bold geometric decorative forms in the late 20th century; precise manufacture date remains unverified.
Shipping & Returns

Complimentary standard shipping to every destination we serve, with no minimum purchase. Every piece is carefully packed by hand. US orders ship DDP, with applicable import duties and taxes included.

Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

A wonderfully theatrical half-moon outline, framed in warm faux burl wood and deep glossy black. We love how its oversized numerals transform an everyday clock into a graphic decorative object.

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