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Zenith Oak Wall Clock

Partially verified

This wall clock by Zenith features a circular, domed solid oak dial measuring 12 inches in diameter. The design incorporates applied, chrome-finished Arabic numerals and hands. The minutes are marked by chrome-finished dots, with diamonds at the hour positions. The clock is powered by an 18-day Swiss movement, which is wound through the center of the dial. The dial is housed within a carved, polished wood bezel. According to the provided information, the timepiece was manufactured and sold between 1950 and 1960. The clock possesses a brown-toned face and maintains an overall diameter of approximately 350 mm with a depth of 70 mm. The assembly consists of a single-piece dial construction. It is cataloged by the seller under the reference number CL-WL-1586.

Front view of the Zenith wall clock showing the domed oak dial, chrome numerals, and center-winding aperture.
Front view of the Zenith wall clock showing the domed oak dial, chrome numerals, and center-winding aperture. — The Clock & Watch Shop. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
theclockandwatchshop.co.uk
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Zenith
Reference
CL-WL-1586
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1950s-1960s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 Case Construction

The clock features a 12-inch, one-piece domed dial crafted from solid oak. The wood displays a prominent grain texture and a brown finish. The dial is set within a carved, polished wooden bezel that forms the frame of the wall-mounted instrument.

The dial display utilizes applied chrome-finished Arabic numerals to denote the hours. Minute tracking is indicated by a series of chrome-finished dots distributed around the perimeter of the dial, while diamond-shaped markers are positioned at each hour mark. The hands are also rendered in a chrome finish.

Evidence for this section
  • “The 12" dial is one piece”
  • “very domed solid Oak dial”
  • “carved bezel, freshly polished, with chromed numerals and hands, chromed dots to mark the minutes and diamonds at the hours.”

Movement and Functionality

The timekeeping mechanism is identified as a Swiss-made, 18-day movement. A key design feature is the center-winding capability, which allows the clock to be wound directly through the face of the dial.

The movement is housed behind the domed oak surface, contributing to the streamlined profile of the piece, which measures 70 mm in depth.

Evidence for this section
  • “features a superb quality Swiss, 18 day movement wound through the centre”
  • “350 × 350 × 70 mm”

Attribution and Dating

The auction description attributes the manufacture of this timepiece to Zenith. It notes that the clock was produced and sold during the mid-20th century, specifically placing the date of origin between 1950 and 1960.

The specific identification of the unit is tracked by the seller under the SKU reference CL-WL-1586.

Evidence for this section
  • “This timepiece was made by Zenith”
  • “This would have been made and sold some time between 1950 and 1960.”
  • “SKU CL-WL-1586”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in this Zenith wall clock?
  • Does Zenith have surviving production records that can narrow the 1950-1960 date range for this specific model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Zenith Oak Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerZenith“made by Zenith”
Movement18-day“18 day movement”
Dial materialSolid oak“very domed solid Oak dial”
Dial size12 inches“The 12" dial is one piece”
ReferenceCL-WL-1586“SKU CL-WL-1586”
Dimensions350 x 350 x 70 mm“350 × 350 × 70 mm”
Date1950-1960“made and sold some time between 1950 and 1960”

Visible details

  • Domed solid oak dial face with visible wood grain patterns.
  • Applied chrome-finished Arabic numerals and hands.
  • Chrome-finished diamonds at the hour markers and dots at the minute intervals.
  • Central winding point located on the dial.

Research qualifications

  • The exact manufacturing year within the 1950-1960 range is unverified.
  • The claim of an 18-day movement is reported by the seller without internal inspection documentation.

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

Consulted source

Zenith Oak Wall Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record ca5ba562e8

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