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The Solora ‘dials with logos’ chess clock is a small mechanical clock manufactured by the renowned clockmaker H. Koopman between 1948 and 1960.
It is a very special clock, we would say that it is unique, in the sense that it assembles wristwatch machinery brought together on a block of light oak wood specially precut for a perfect fit.
The Yugoslavian INSA chess clock is a high quality analog mechanical clock manufactured by the Yugoslavian factory ‘INSA’ in the 1950s.
It is a chess clock assembled in a robust oak type heavy weight wooden casing. He assembles Yugoslav-made clocks based on mechanisms and technology of Soviet influence. It must be remembered that despite the political split between Josif Tito and Iosif Stalin shortly after the end of World War II, the factories of Communist-influenced countries still depended on Soviet technology in terms of component supply. It incorporates an oscillating bar as a push button, perfectly integrated in the design of the chess clock.
The Bohemia chess clock is a basic mechanical clock manufactured by the German company ‘Bohemia’ in the 1960s.
The chess clock is assembled with a plastic casing, wooden sheet supports and oversized push buttons also made of wood. Inside he assembles clocks of German machinery. In the back side, there is a sign on the plastic itself, which reads ‘West Germany’.
The Fattorini & Sons chess clock is a pendular mechanical clock made by the watchmaking company Fattorini & Sons of Bradford, England between 1887 and 1904.
The chess clock is formed by a wrought iron rectangular base of great weight that gives stability to the set, where the brand of the manufacturer company ‘Fattorini & Sons, Bradford’ is printed. Above the base there is a rocker also made of wrought iron and on the rocker stand two twin clocks made of chromed metal. In this particular model, the clocks mount dials that include the Fattorini brand, the logo and some aesthetic Roman numerals.
It is a medium size Dutch chess clock from the beginning of the past century. By the rear inscription ‘HK 1914’, everything indicates that it is one of the first chess clocks manufactured by the Koopman family.
it uses German-made alarm clocks.
It is a large Dutch chess clock, manufactured in 1936. The design of the wooden case was used by the manufacturer Koopman in the early years of the 20th century.
it uses German-made alarm clocks.
The Fattorini & Sons chess clock is a pendular mechanical clock made by the watchmaking company Fattorini & Sons of Bradford, England between 1887 and 1904.
The chess clock is formed by a wrought iron rectangular base of great weight that gives stability to the set, where the brand of the manufacturer company ‘Fattorini & Sons, Bradford’ is printed. Above the base there is a rocker also made of wrought iron and on the rocker stand two twin clocks made of chromed metal. In this particular model, the clocks mount dials that include the Fattorini brand, and the logo.
The Solora ‘golden hands’ chess clock is a small mechanical clock manufactured by the renowned clockmaker H. Koopman between 1948 and 1960.
It is a very special clock, we would say that it is unique, in the sense that it assembles wristwatch machinery brought together on a block of light oak wood specially precut for a perfect fit.
We have a Dutch Chess Clock from the beginning of the century, it was made in the period 1900-1920. It has large dimensions and a weight that exceeds 35 ounces.
Many Dutch chess clocks from the early century use the typical sliding bar in the upper area, which runs through the clock case throughout its length. Each player slides the wooden bar, causing the own clock to stop and activate the opposite clock.
The Solora ‘golden dials’ chess clock is a small mechanical clock manufactured by the renowned clockmaker H. Koopman between 1948 and 1960.
It is a very special clock, we would say that it is unique, in the sense that it assembles wristwatch machinery brought together on a block of light oak wood specially precut for a perfect fit.
The ‘Gustaf NYHOLM’ chess clock is a mechanical clock of medium dimensions manufactured in 1935 by the Swedish manufacturer Gustaf NYHOLM, of Stockholm.
It uses German machinery but there are no identification marks of the mechanisms.
The activation of each clock is done by a decorative slide bar at the top of the chess clock. This type of element is typical of Swedish designer chess clocks.
The Argentine chess clock is a large-scale mechanical clock manufactured in 1932 by the ‘CASA ALARI’ Watchmaker, Colon 1146 Buenos Aires.
It uses JUNGHANS WURTTEMBERG clocks with references A32 and B32.
The Solora chess clock is a small mechanical clock manufactured by the renowned clockmaker H. Koopman between 1948 and 1960.
It is a very special clock, we would say that it is unique, in the sense that it assembles wristwatch machinery brought together on a block of light oak wood specially precut for a perfect fit.