Bidspirit auction | A Trio of Vintage Brass

A Trio of Vintage Brass Mantel Clocks including Schatz and Bentima - A trio of vintage brass-cased mantel clocks, each featuring distinct movements and styling. The collection includes a Bentima torsion or anniversary mantel clock housed in a brass and glass case with a curved front panel, four pointed finials, and a large top loop handle. The white circular dial is printed with the maker Bentima and FOREIGN at the base, featuring elongated gold-tone indices. It contains a mechanical movement with a visible four-ball torsion pendulum and includes a winding key. The second clock is a small oval quartz mantel clock with a brass and glass case and a horizontal carrying handle. The gold-tone dial features black Roman numerals and is marked QUARTZ below the centre. The third item is a Schatz carriage-style 8-day mantel clock with a rectangular brass case, featuring etched scrollwork on the glass panels and a textured, hammered-effect base. The dial is marked Schatz, 8 DAY, and MADE IN WEST GERMANY. The rear movement plate is stamped with SCHATZ & SOHNE, 59, 74, and MADE IN GERMANY. Bentima clock: 10.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide Schatz clock: 6.5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide Quartz clock: 5.5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide.