A charming 1950s Swiza Swiss vintage clock, made from brass and styled like a small candlestick or chamberstick.
This original mechanical Swiza clock has been sympathetically converted to a modern quartz movement, making it far more practical for everyday use while retaining its vintage character and decorative appeal.
The clock now runs from a 1.5V LR1 lithium battery, making it low maintenance, accurate and almost silent in operation.
The original hands have been carefully refinished with a fresh coat of C3 luminous paint, giving them a lovely glow in low light for several hours after exposure to light.
The clock stands approximately 5 inches tall.
Please note: there is no alarm function. The original mechanical version would have had an alarm, but this has been removed as part of the quartz conversion. The original rear caseback and alarm fittings have been retained for cosmetic authenticity only. The caseback is now simply a press-fit cover, used to hide the modern quartz movement.
The brass case has an attractive aged patina with age-related marks, tarnishing and surface wear, all consistent with a vintage item of this type. Please study the photos carefully as they form part of the description.
A lovely decorative vintage Swiss clock with the benefit of modern quartz reliability.
Key Points
Maker: Swiza
Origin: Swiss Made
Approx age: 1950s
Material: Brass
Style: Candlestick / chamberstick style clock
Height: Approx. 5 inches
Movement: Modern quartz conversion
Battery: 1.5V LR1 lithium battery
Alarm: No alarm function
Hands: Repainted with C3 luminous paint
Operation: Accurate, low maintenance and almost silent
Condition Note
Vintage used condition with visible patina, tarnishing and age-related marks to the brass case. Converted from original mechanical/alarm operation to quartz, so it is no longer an original mechanical working alarm clock. The rear fittings are retained for appearance only.
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