{"product_id":"west-german-teak-starburst-clock-1960s-gebruder-hauser-mercedes-wind-up-13-5-inch","title":"West German Teak Starburst Clock – 1960s Gebrüder Hauser Mercedes Wind-Up, 13.5 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact and beautifully characterful West German teak starburst wall clock from the 1960s — fitted with an original Gebrüder Hauser wind-up mechanical movement branded Mercedes, keeping good time and working exactly as it was designed to sixty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four teak diamond-form finials radiate outward from a warm walnut-toned circular wooden hub on slender brass rod spokes, creating the classic starburst composition of the era. The small brass bezel houses the original Mercedes movement, its dial a striking composition of white outer ring with bold black Roman numerals, fleur-de-lys minute markers and a finely detailed central medallion of black and gold floral scrollwork. The reverse is stamped West Germany, confirming authentic period manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGebrüder Hauser — Mercedes Clocks from Weigheim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uhrenfabrik Gebrüder Hauser was founded in Weigheim, Germany in 1923, and remained in production until 1998. The company marketed their movements under several brand names, of which Mercedes was among the most widely recognised. Battery-converted examples are common; working original mechanical wind-up starburst clocks from this period are significantly rarer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGebrüder Hauser Uhrenfabrik, Weigheim — Mercedes brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEra\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeak diamond finials on brass rod spokes, walnut-tone hub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Roman numeral ring, black and gold floral medallion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wind-up mechanical — working, keeping good time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 inches (34cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Germany — stamped on reverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked delivery across the UK. We ship to the United States and internationally — please message us before ordering for an accurate quote. All import duties and taxes are covered upfront for US orders, with no surprise fees on delivery. Every item is packed carefully to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as stated in our shop policy, buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply outside the UK. US orders are the exception — duties are covered upfront by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54059385815379,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/West-German-Teak-Starburst-Clock-1960s-Gebruder-Hauser-Mercedes-Wind-Up-13_5-Inch.jpg?v=1782085410","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/west-german-teak-starburst-clock-1960s-gebruder-hauser-mercedes-wind-up-13-5-inch","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}