Clock · Industrial illuminated clock

Siemens industrial illuminated clock

Partially verified

This double-sided illuminated industrial clock by Siemens features a circular illuminated dial with bold black baton hour and minute markers. The upper dial face bears the Siemens name and emblem. Fitted with an arrow-tipped hour hand and straight pointer minute hand, the unit includes an overhead mounting bracket. Sourced from a German rolling mill in the Ruhr region, the clock has been rewired and serviced, with a pulse driver installed to drive its original movements. Measuring 94 cm in height by 35 cm wide and 70 cm deep, it is catalogued with early 20th-century origins.

Front view of illuminated Siemens industrial clock with overhead bracket — The Lucky Magpie Salvage. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.antiquesboutique.com
Category: Clock · Industrial illuminated clock
Maker / attribution: Siemens
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 10123 (AB-260012)
Source-reported date: c. 1910-1939 / 1940s
Country: Germany

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

Dial and Visual Presentation

The timepiece features an internally illuminated translucent dial exhibiting visible surface mottling across its face. Time is indicated by bold black baton indices for the hours, interspersed with smaller baton minute graduations around the periphery.

The hand set comprises a prominent spade- or arrow-tipped hour hand paired with an elongated, straight pointer minute hand. Below the 12 o'clock hour marker, the dial displays printed Siemens branding accompanied by the firm's graphic emblem.

Evidence for this section

“Internally illuminated translucent dial with textured surface mottling.”
“Bold black baton indices for hours and smaller batons for minutes.”
“Prominent spade- or arrow-tipped hour hand and elongated straight minute hand.”
“Siemens branding and emblem printed below the 12 o'clock marker.”

Mounting and Construction

The clock is configured as a double-sided unit with illuminated faces designed for multiple installation setups. The seller notes that it 'can be mounted in several ways but is currently configured for overhead hanging.'

Visually, an upper dark mounting bracket is affixed to the casing, carrying a central hanging cable for suspended installation. The listed dimensions of the unit are recorded as 94 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 70 cm deep.

Evidence for this section

“Double sided with illuminated faces, it can be mounted in several ways but is currently configured for overhead hanging.”
“Upper dark mounting bracket with central hanging cable attached.”
“Dimensions W: 35cm (13.8") H: 94cm (37") D: 70cm (27.6")”

Mechanical Refurbishment and Provenance

According to dealer documentation, the clock was 'Salvaged from a Rolling Mill located deep in Germany’s industrial Ruhr area.'

The listing reports that the clock was 'Fully rewired, serviced and fitted with a pulse driver so the original movements are retained.' Internal components, lighting gear, and movement mechanisms are not displayed in the available visual record.

Evidence for this section

“Salvaged from a Rolling Mill located deep in Germany’s industrial Ruhr area.”
“Fully rewired, serviced and fitted with a pulse driver so the original movements are retained.”

Dating Discrepancies and Evidence Limitations

Documentation for the object contains conflicting chronological assessments from the seller. The listing headline advertises an 'Antique 1940s Siemens Industrial light up Clock', while the accompanying metadata categorises it under 'Early 20th Century, Art Deco (c. 1910-1939)'.

No movement serial numbers, manufacturing plates, or archive model codes are recorded in the source text or shown in the provided photograph.

Evidence for this section

“Antique 1940s Siemens Industrial light up Clock fully refurbished”
“Period Early 20th Century, Art Deco (c. 1910-1939)”

Open research questions

What specific model number or production stamp appears on the internal movement plates or within the casing frame?
Does the reverse dial face match the condition and markings of the primary photographed side?
What specific type of pulse driver and modern illumination hardware were installed during refurbishment?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Siemens industrial illuminated clock
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Siemens	“Antique 1940s Siemens Industrial light up Clock fully refurbished”
Origin	Rolling Mill in Germany's Ruhr area	“Salvaged from a Rolling Mill located deep in Germany’s industrial Ruhr area.”
Configuration	Double-sided illuminated clock	“Double sided with illuminated faces, it can be mounted in several ways but is currently configured for overhead hanging.”
Technical modification	Rewired and fitted with a pulse driver	“Fully rewired, serviced and fitted with a pulse driver so the original movements are retained.”
Dimensions	W: 35cm, H: 94cm, D: 70cm	“Dimensions W: 35cm (13.8") H: 94cm (37") D: 70cm (27.6")”
Stock code	10123 (AB-260012)	“Code 10123 (AB-260012)”
Listing period classification	Early 20th Century, Art Deco (c. 1910-1939)	“Period Early 20th Century, Art Deco (c. 1910-1939)”
Dealer	The Lucky Magpie Salvage	“Dealer The Lucky Magpie Salvage”

Visible details

Internally illuminated translucent dial with textured surface mottling.
Bold black baton indices for hours and smaller batons for minutes.
Prominent spade- or arrow-tipped hour hand and elongated straight minute hand.
Upper dark mounting bracket with central hanging cable attached.
Siemens branding and emblem printed below the 12 o'clock marker.

Research qualifications

Dating is described inconsistently as '1940s' in the title and 'Early 20th Century, Art Deco (c. 1910-1939)' under additional information.
The internal movements and reverse face are not depicted in the provided view.

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

Consulted source

Antique 1940s Siemens Industrial light up Clock fully refurbished in Antique Industrial Clocks

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 9eb741b3ac

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