An authentic flea market find directly from Austria: mechanical bell alarm clocks from the Austro-Hungarian era, made in the late 19th / early 20th century. These pieces carry incredible history and old-world European charm.
Two Models Available
Model 1 – "Hugo Madern, Juwelier v. Bechkerek": A historic timepiece signed by imperial-era jeweler Hugo Madern from Bechkerek (Austro-Hungarian Empire). Features a dual 24-hour dial and alarm sub-dial. Height with ring: approx. 13.5 cm (5.3 in). Diameter: approx. 10 cm (3.9 in). Rich, untouched age patina; the back plate is missing keys. Sold as-is for display, photo props, steampunk art, or horology restoration.
Model 2 – "Derby" with Star-Embossed Backplate: A stunning antique clock featuring an ornate backplate decorated with an embossed 8-pointed star. Retains its original winding keys. Height with ring: approx. 14.5 cm (5.7 in). Diameter: approx. 10.5 cm (4.1 in). Great antique aesthetic, aged warm dial tone, and complete rear controls.
Please select your preferred model in the variant menu.
Details
- Origin: Austria / Austro-Hungarian Empire era
- Date: c. 1890s–1920s
- Material: brass, steel, glass
- Style: industrial antique, steampunk, dark academia, cabinet curiosity
Condition
Sold as-is. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.
Who It's For
As an impressive collectible, decor piece for industrial or steampunk interiors, or as a starting point for horological restoration.
Care
Dust dry with a soft cloth.
Price depends on the model selected. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking worldwide.
Waidhofen an der Thaya. The two clocks stood among old tools, their brass dials still telling of a monarchy long gone. One was once signed by a jeweler from Bechkerek – a name from a world that no longer exists. Some clocks no longer count hours, only stories.
Hours of a vanished monarchy — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
