Category Archive: Handcrafted

Antique Dutch Chess Clock

 
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.

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Antique Argentine Chess Clock

 
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.

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