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Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans Wooden Mantel Clock

Partially verified

This wooden mantel clock is documented in an auction listing attributing it jointly to Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik and Junghans, dated to circa 1930–1940. The case features an arched central body flanked by low, swept lateral wings accented with vertical fluted ribbing along the lower perimeter. A carved floral scroll mounts directly below the dial around an oval aperture. The circular white dial displays black Arabic numerals, an outer minute chapter ring, dark hands, and a single winding hole located just above the 6 o'clock position, encased behind a hinged brass bezel.

Front view of the wooden mantel clock
Front view of the wooden mantel clock — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Clock · Mantel clock
Maker / attribution
Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
96069345
Source-reported date
1930-1940
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

Identity and Attribution

In the source auction listing, the clock is designated with the maker string "Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans -" and dated to "1930-1940". The listing additionally identifies the material as wood ("Holz").

The source provides no internal factory stamps, movement trademarks, or serial numbers to substantiate the attribution or date range. Consequently, the maker name and chronological placement remain strictly source-reported and are not verified from internal marks in the documented record.

Evidence for this section
  • “Uhr - Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans -”
  • “Holz - 1930-1940”

Case Form and Decoration

Visual observations record an arched wooden case featuring low swept lateral extensions bordered by vertical fluting.

Mounted below the dial is a carved floral and scrollwork applique framing an oval aperture. Further structural details regarding the reverse or internal mounting are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Arched wooden case with low swept lateral extensions bordered by vertical fluting”
  • “Carved floral and scrollwork applique framing an oval aperture below the dial”

Dial and Aperture Configuration

The clock displays a round cream-colored dial marked with Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track, protected by a hinged glazed bezel.

A single winding aperture is positioned directly above the 6 numeral. Details regarding the movement mechanism, caliber, escapement, and pendulum are not legible or exposed in the provided source documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Round cream-colored dial with Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track”
  • “Hinged glazed bezel securing the dial”
  • “Single winding aperture positioned directly above the 6 numeral”

Open research questions

  • What maker trademarks or stamps (such as Junghans star or H.A.U. crossed arrows) are present on the movement back plate or case interior?
  • What movement caliber and escapement type power the single winding arbor?
  • What specific wood species and construction techniques were used for the arched case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans Wooden Mantel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans“Uhr - Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans -”
MaterialHolz“Holz - 1930-1940”
Date range1930-1940“1930-1940”
Lot NumberNr. 96069345“Nr. 96069345”
Realized Price25 €“Verkauft für 25 €”

Visible details

  • Arched wooden case with low swept lateral extensions bordered by vertical fluting
  • Carved floral and scrollwork applique framing an oval aperture below the dial
  • Round cream-colored dial with Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track
  • Single winding aperture positioned directly above the 6 numeral
  • Hinged glazed bezel securing the dial

Research qualifications

  • Movement details, pendulum, and manufacturer marks are not clearly legible from the front view
  • Attribution to Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik - Junghans and the 1930-1940 date range are source-reported and not verified internally

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

Consulted source

Inneneinrichtung und Gartendekor im Angebot in Online Auktion - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 4de0d235c8

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