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August Schatz & Söhne Brass Anniversary Mantel Clock

Partially verified

This brass anniversary mantel clock is attributed by the source to August Schatz & Söhne and dated to 1920–1930. The timepiece is enclosed beneath a tall rounded glass dome resting on a tiered circular brass base with a decorative reticulated band. Four fluted brass pillars support the upper cylindrical movement section, which is surmounted by an ornate cast finial. The round white dial features black Arabic numerals accented by delicate floral garland swags and is bounded by a textured brass bezel. Suspended beneath the dial is a rotary multi-ball torsion pendulum.

Frontal view of the August Schatz & Söhne brass anniversary clock under a glass dome with rotary pendulum
Frontal view of the August Schatz & Söhne brass anniversary clock under a glass dome with rotary pendulum — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Clock · Anniversary clock
Maker / attribution
August Schatz & Söhne
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
78149511
Source-reported date
1920-1930
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Classification and Attribution

The timepiece is listed as a brass anniversary mantel clock attributed in the auction record to maker August Schatz & Söhne. The source assigns the clock to the period 1920–1930.

Makers marks, stamps, or movement signatures are not visible in the available documentation, leaving the attribution and dating as source-reported claims.

Evidence for this section
  • “Mantel clock - Anniversary clock - August Schatz & Söhne - Brass - 1920-1930”

Structural Framework and Enclosure

The clock is built on a tiered circular brass base that incorporates an openwork decorative band. Above the base, four fluted brass pillars support an upper movement drum.

The entire assembly is enclosed beneath a clear glass dome capped with a cast foliate brass finial.

Evidence for this section
  • “Tiered circular brass base with an openwork decorative band”
  • “Four fluted brass pillars supporting the upper movement drum”
  • “Clear glass dome capped with a cast foliate brass finial”

Dial and Pendulum Assembly

Mounted in the upper movement housing is a circular white dial featuring Arabic numerals and floral festoons, bounded by a decorative brass bezel.

Suspended beneath the movement within the open colonnade is a multi-ball rotating torsion pendulum.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circular white dial with Arabic numerals and floral festoons enclosed in a decorative brass bezel”
  • “Multi-ball rotating torsion pendulum suspended beneath the movement”

Auction and Documentation Context

The clock was offered under lot number 78149511 and realized a sale price of €240 in an online auction.

Detailed mechanical specifications, dimensions, and operational status are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. 78149511”
  • “Sold for €240”

Open research questions

  • Are there maker stamps, trademarks, or serial numbers stamped on the rear movement plate confirming the August Schatz & Söhne attribution?
  • What are the physical dimensions (height, base diameter) of the clock and dome?
  • Is the torsion wire and suspension intact and complete with original winding accessories?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for August Schatz & Söhne Brass Anniversary Mantel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Lot Number78149511“No. 78149511”
Object TypeMantel clock - Anniversary clock“Mantel clock - Anniversary clock”
MakerAugust Schatz & Söhne“August Schatz & Söhne”
Period1920-1930“1920-1930”
Sale Price€240“Sold for €240”

Visible details

  • Multi-ball rotating torsion pendulum suspended beneath the movement
  • Four fluted brass pillars supporting the upper movement drum
  • Circular white dial with Arabic numerals and floral festoons enclosed in a decorative brass bezel
  • Clear glass dome capped with a cast foliate brass finial
  • Tiered circular brass base with an openwork decorative band

Research qualifications

  • Maker attribution to August Schatz & Söhne is source-reported; maker marks are not visible in the photograph
  • Internal movement details and condition cannot be independently verified from the single image

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Antiques & Classic Furniture for Sale in Online Auctions - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c33f633841

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