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Junghans late 19th century walnut alarm clock

Partially verified

The auction house describes this late 19th-century alarm clock as a Junghans production featuring a drum-shaped walnut case mounted on turned cylindrical feet. Above the circular wooden body rests a dark domed bell integrated with a loop carry handle. The circular printed dial incorporates Roman hour numerals along with secondary indicators for seconds and the alarm, bordered by a textured brass bezel. Suspended across the dial face is an included winding key. The cataloguer notes that the movement winds but does not run, whereas the alarm mechanism sounds.

Front view of the Junghans drum-shaped walnut alarm clock with bell, carry handle, and suspended key
Front view of the Junghans drum-shaped walnut alarm clock with bell, carry handle, and suspended key — Irita Marriott Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Clock · Alarm clock
Maker / attribution
Junghans
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
681
Source-reported date
late 19th century
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 Identification

This object is described as a late 19th-century alarm clock attributed to the maker Junghans. It features a circular form constructed from a drum-shaped walnut case.

The clock is supported by turned cylindrical feet and stands approximately 28 cm high when the handle is in the upright position.

Evidence for this section
  • “A late 19th century Junghans alarm clock of circular form”
  • “drum shaped walnut case”
  • “on turned cylindrical feet”
  • “height with handle up 28cm approx”

Dial and Exterior Features

The face comprises a printed dial displaying Roman numerals, along with auxiliary sub-dials for seconds and alarm timing.

A carry handle is fitted to the bell atop the case. A key is included with the lot.

Evidence for this section
  • “printed dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and alarm dial”
  • “carry handle fitted to the bell atop the case”
  • “with key”

Operational Status

The catalogue provides a condition report stating the clock winds but does not run.

The source notes that the alarm mechanism sounds.

Evidence for this section
  • “clock winds but doesn't run, alarm sounds”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement contain any specific Junghans manufacturer markings?
  • What is the condition of the movement components beyond the reported inability to run?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Junghans late 19th century walnut alarm clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker attributionJunghans“A late 19th century Junghans alarm clock of circular form”
Case material and formDrum-shaped walnut case“drum shaped walnut case”
HeightCirca 28 cm with handle up“height with handle up 28cm approx”
FeetTurned cylindrical feet“on turned cylindrical feet”
Dial descriptionPrinted dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and alarm dial“printed dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and alarm dial”
Condition reportClock winds but does not run; alarm sounds“clock winds but doesn't run, alarm sounds”

Visible details

  • Circular carry ring fitted above a dark-painted or dark-patinated bell
  • Turned drum-shaped walnut case supported on two forward turned feet with central metal fittings
  • Printed dial with Roman hour numerals and two auxiliary sub-dials (alarm and seconds)
  • Beaded or milled pattern on the brass dial bezel
  • Winding key suspended from the top handle assembly by a string across the dial

Research qualifications

  • Country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source text, though Junghans is traditionally based in Germany
  • The internal movement is not shown in the provided auction photograph
  • Cataloguer condition report notes the clock winds but does not run; movement operational state is unverified beyond cataloguer's note

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

Consulted source

A late 19th century Junghans alarm clock of circular form, carry handle fitted to the bell atop t

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 4976b56785

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