what a nice clock!! what is it made of? looks like stone but i guess its some kind of plastic?!
i whish i could contribute but i don't own a clock yet, though I am really looking forward to see the rest of your clocks! nice initiative!
/Carl
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calleask wrote:
what a nice clock!! what is it made of? looks like stone but i guess its some kind of plastic?!
i whish i could contribute but i don't own a clock yet, though I am really looking forward to see the rest of your clocks! nice initiative!
/Carl
Thanks Carl, the clock is made of wood stained in gray and the back panel is plastic.
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As usual My comment will be the least helpful.
The design of the clock is new to me, have not seen it until this.
It's made really well, the clocks are inlaid with no gaps.
The wood almost looks like Granite.
Thanks for posting it.
Feb 7, 2016
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verylate wrote:
until I figure out a way to get pictures from my phone to my computer, I'm just going to have to ask if someone would kindly post a picture of a Koopman, please.
Here you go...
Feb 7, 2016
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goodknightmike wrote:
There has been many threads on vintage staunton chess sets. So now I ask collectors to post picutres of their vintage chess clocks in this forum. I have many clocks that I will post as this forum continues. My "Tower" clock I believe is from the 1970s and is English made. I think these clocks were sold by Chess, Sutton Coldfield. Any information on this clock would be appreciated.
Gorgous clock, Mike. Great thread.
Feb 11, 2016
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verylate wrote:
thanks for posting the Koopman, cgrau. Isn't the Jerger the clock with the bevelled feet, so that it leans backwards and gives a better view?
Exactly, VL. It's pretty cool.
Here'a another vintage clock
Vintage Koopman with original box.
Pictured is an extremely rare and beautiful Art Deco Hawks Chess Clock circa 1930s-1940s with original white plexiglass case and paperwork. I believe the black clock casing is also made out of plexiglass. Without question, the smallest vintage chess clock in the world. Clock measures 4 3/4" x 2 1/8" x 3/4". The clock is in very good condition and shows little wear. Over the years, a part of the black plexiglass arm that swings out of the back to keep the clock upright when playing, has broken off. Another Hawks clock can be seen on Nick Lanier's wonderful chess-museum.com site
:http://www.chess-museum.com/recent-entries-in-the-museum.html
The smallest chess clock in the world is the Hawks chess timer. I believe this is the second smallest chess clock in the world, probably from the 1940s or 50s. On the back of the clock is Treend France. Not sure if Treend is the maker or a part of France. For comparison, I have pictured both vintage clocks together.
Feb 13, 2016
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I love the lever action on the French clock, and the plexiglass Hawks from Lancaster PA is just the best.
Thanks Chuck, I'm glad you enjoyed them
My Solora, restored and in full working order. As used in the 1963 Piatigorsky Cup, the Fischer-Reshevsky match and at least two 1960s WC matches. This one has the word "Glorney" written underneath the base, so it was most likely used in the Glorney Cup, a junior international team event involving mainly UK teams.
There has been many threads on vintage staunton chess sets. So now I ask collectors to post picutres of their vintage chess clocks in this forum. I have many clocks that I will post as this forum continues. My "Tower" clock I believe is from the 1970s and is English made. I think these clocks were sold by Chess, Sutton Coldfield. Any information on this clock would be appreciated.