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1960s Omega 8-Day Solid Brass Gold Gilt Desk Clock Ref. 5550

Name: 1960s Omega 8-Day Solid Brass Gold Gilt Desk Clock Ref. 5550
Brand: Omega
Price: 641.31 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Beautiful solid brass gold gilt desk clock by Omega from the 1960's. The clock comes with the original and good working 8-day movement, the dial is signed with Omega. Backside the Ref. number 5550. The clock is in working condition, the case has some signs of using it and is signed with H.T. The table clock is very very heavy and has a nice patina.

Creator:

Omega (Clockmaker)

Dimensions:

Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Gilt

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Minor losses. No parts missing no damages, only normal patina and full working condition.

Seller Location:

Krefeld, DE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2824331847592

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