Bidspirit auction | Unusual patented advertising cloc


Unusual patented advertising cloc - Unusual patented advertising clock, circa 1920, mahogany case, front glass with reverse glass painting in gold and black and the designation ”Patent,” large dial with black Roman numerals and blackened hands, the clockwork with escapement pallet anchor escapement, clockwork marked ”Vereinigte Freiburger Uhrenfabriken, vormals Gustav Becker,” The clockwork starts running, and there is another similar movement, probably from the same workshop, to operate the advertising sheets. When the sheets are turned, a signal is given to the large bells, and both movements start running. A very rare piece, worth collecting!!! 96x45x24cm