Schatz 8 Day Anniversary Clock with Spare Glass Dome
This lot offers a vintage Schatz 8 day anniversary clock presented under its original glass dome, together with a spare dome. Schatz is a German clockmaker known for the anniversary-style mantel clocks that became popular across Europe in the twentieth century. The clock is designed to sit on a shelf or sideboard and be admired as a decorative piece as well as a timepiece.
The clock has a cream-finished circular base with a gilt rim and small red rose motifs. Its dial is cream-coloured with Arabic numerals, a gilt bezel, two painted red roses and the words “8 DAY” beneath the Schatz signature. The visible movement sits beneath a brass-toned frame and gear train, which is typical of this style of anniversary clock. The spare glass dome is a useful addition for display or storage, and it is offered alongside the clock as seen.
Condition and Collectability
The glass dome on the clock appears clear in the photograph, and the cream base and gilt detailing look generally bright. The mechanism has not been tested, and no guarantee is given as to its running order or timekeeping. The spare dome is shown without a base and appears clear in the image, though potential buyers should inspect it closely. Collectors of German mantel clocks, anniversary clocks and vintage Schatz pieces may be drawn to this set for its rose decoration, its visible movement and the inclusion of a spare dome, which can be difficult to source separately.