Bidspirit auction | Zenith 8-Day Travel Alarm Clock

Zenith 8-Day Travel Alarm Clock with Leather Case, Retailer Sam Lyon Jnr Blackpool - A mid-20th-century Swiss-made 8-day mechanical travel alarm clock by Zenith. The clock features a square gilt brass case with engine-turned vertical ribbing, resting on four bun feet. The square dial is finished in gilt with a circular chapter ring, black Arabic numerals, and an outer minute track. It is fitted with black hands featuring darkened luminous infill, all protected by a domed glass crystal. The dial is marked ZENITH below the 12 o'clock position, SAM LYON JNR BLACKPOOL above the 6 o'clock position, and SWISS MADE at the bottom edge. The movement backplate is stamped with the serial number 64993 and includes regulation and alarm setting scales. A circular stamp reads SWISS ZENITH WATCH MADE - 8 DAYS. The clock is housed in its original black leather-covered folding presentation case. The interior is lined with a pale satin fabric, showing circular impressions and oxidation marks from the clock. Clock body: 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) square Presentation case height: 3.25 inches (8.3 cm).