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Lot 130:
Description
A Second World War German Kriegsmarine brass and copper ship’s bulkhead clock featuring a heavy circular case with a hinged front bezel. The white dial displays black Arabic numerals and a black outer minute track, with spade and pointer hands. The dial is marked with a national emblem comprising an eagle with outstretched wings above a circle containing a cross-like symbol, with the letter M directly below. Stamped to the right of the centre is the property number 14164. The movement is a key-wind mechanical type, and the clock is accompanied by a brass heart-shaped winding key. The case construction includes three integrated mounting lugs to the rear flange for bulkhead attachment. working with Key
Front bezel diameter: 20.3 cm
Rear flange diameter: 25.4 cm
Depth: 12.7 cm.
Condition report:
The item is in poor, damaged condition. The copper alloy side wall of the case is severely compromised, exhibiting a large horizontal crack and significant material loss with jagged edges (photo 3). There is heavy green verdigris and oxidation across the brass and copper surfaces (photo 4 and 6). The dial shows surface staining, foxing, and minor paint loss to the numerals (photo 2). One of the rear mounting lugs is bent (photo 5). The internal movement is working
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