Junghans Atomic Age Wall Clock – 1950s German Wrought Iron Brass Dome Numerals 15 Inch
A bold and striking Junghans wall clock from the 1950s — one of the most visually dramatic pieces from this celebrated German manufacturer's decorative range. Twelve individual brass dome hour markers, each carrying a raised black numeral at the quarter hours and a directional arrow marker at the remaining positions, radiate from a central hammered black iron disc on a circular wrought iron frame. Ridged black metal spacers between each dome complete a composition that is unmistakably atomic age in character — confident, geometric, and entirely of its moment.
Professionally restored with a new quartz movement and new gold-tone hands. 15 inches (38cm) diameter. Ready to hang.
Junghans — The Black Forest's Finest
Junghans were founded in Schramberg in the Black Forest in 1861 and grew to become one of the most important clock manufacturers in the world — at their peak the largest clock factory in Europe. Their 1950s decorative wall clock range represented the premium end of German domestic design, produced for a market that wanted something genuinely bold on the wall. A Junghans from this era is not simply a vintage clock — it is a piece of European horological and design history.
This brass dome design sits at the most adventurous end of Junghans' 1950s production. The combination of hand-worked wrought iron, individually cast brass dome markers, and a textured hammered iron dial centre speaks to a level of craft investment that reflects the best of mid-century German manufacturing.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Junghans, Schramberg, Germany |
| Era | 1950s |
| Frame | Circular wrought iron with ridged black metal spacers |
| Hour markers | Twelve individual brass dome discs with raised black numerals/arrows |
| Dial | Hammered black iron centre |
| Hands | New gold-tone — professionally fitted |
| Movement | New quartz battery — fully working, silent |
| Diameter | 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Style | Atomic age, mid-century modern |
| Hanging | Ready to hang |
Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Professionally restored to an exacting standard. The brass dome markers retain their warm tone with the gentle patina of a genuine 1950s piece. The wrought iron frame is solid and structurally sound throughout. Light age-related characteristics consistent with a genuine vintage piece may be present, adding to its authentic character.
A genuinely exceptional piece of mid-century German design — bold enough to command any wall, rare enough to stop any visitor in their tracks.
Shipping
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