Technical Characteristics: Koopman Chess Clock 1914
- Name. Koopman Chess Clock.
- Model. Hidden Dials.
- Maker. Hendricus KOOPMAN.
- Date. 1936.
- Country. Netherlands.
- Mechanism. Top pushbuttons.
- Material. Dark brown wood.
- Measurements. Length 11.02 in – Width 2.95 in – Height 6.30 in (Height with Push button 7.09 in).
- Weight. 30.34 oz.
Description: Koopman Chess Clock 1914
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.
The activation of this chess clock is by means of ‘Top Vertical Buttons’ located on both sides of the clock, a button for each player. Each button stops the clock and activates the opposite clock..
As purely decorative feature, each clock has a label in the shape of ‘Chess Board’ that, on the one hand, performs a decorative function and on the other hand covers the small superior Dial, which is rendered unusable for use in Chess games.
It is convenient to remember that the clocks that are normally used for the manufacture of Chess Clocks, are clocks that were originally designed for use as an alarm clock. Therefore, in a large number of chess clocks, it is used to place a label to cover the dials that are not used by the name of the manufacturer, the name of a chess club or as in this case, with a chess motive.
The chess clock does not present any indication of a chess club or chess tournament, so it is assumed to have had a particular use.
Presence in Chess Tournaments
We do not have photographic evidence of its use in any tournament, if you have any image, we would be grateful if you send it using the contact form..
Variations: Koopman Chess Clock 1914
KOOPMAN chess clock 1936
