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Circa 1950s Czech clock, its case probably made of bakelite
1950s Koopman clock with origianl box
goodknightmike wrote:
Circa 1950s Czech clock, its case probably made of bakelite
Very nice. It's a Chronotechna (which took over from the pre-war Kienzle factory), I think from the 60s.
See also here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106617072132488462760/ChessClocks#5882370035132604706
My latest, a very pretty pre-war Koopman, ca. 1935:
FrankHelwig wrote:
My latest, a very pretty pre-war Koopman, ca. 1935
Beautiful clock Frank, Can you post a pic of its back? Also, what's the clock's measurements?
goodknightmike wrote: Beautiful clock Frank, Can you post a pic of its back? Also, what's the clock's measurements?
ca. 23 x 13 x 7 cm. I'll take a pic of the back tomorrow.
as requested, GNM:
and here's another one. I vaguely recall seeing this clock once or twice at tournaments in the early 90s, but even then it was pretty rare, I think. If anyone has more information where/when this clock was produced, and whether it has an actual connection with Pal Benko, please let meknow:
Based on the logo, it might possibly be a ROA from Argentina, but I'm not sure. And why would it be named after Pal Benko?
FrankHelwig wrote:
and here's another one. I vaguely recall seeing this clock once or twice at tournaments in the early 90s, but even then it was pretty rare, I think. If anyone has more information where/when this clock was produced, and whether it has an actual connection with Pal Benko, please let meknow:
Based on the logo, it might possibly be a ROA from Argentina, but I'm not sure. And why would it be named after Pal Benko
Frank, The clock is from the mid 1960s and was advertised in Chess Life magazines. This is about the time Pal Benko took residency in the US. Here's an ad from the November 1966 issue of Chess Life Magazine. I've also added a pic of my Pal Benko Clock.
Thanks Mike. Yours looks to be in excellent shape. I notice two minor variances (different flag shape, modified logo...).
FrankHelwig wrote:
Thanks Mike. Yours looks to be in excellent shape. I notice two minor variances (different flag shape, modified logo...).
Your welcome Frank. My clock has a few nicks but otherwise in nice shape. Oh,and thanks for the pic of the back of your vintage Koopman clock.
where are the Posingis clocks made? thanks.
metro2010 wrote:
where are the Posingis clocks made? thanks.
they were made in Germany by a clockmaker named Paul Posingis. He was from Werries/Hamm, which is near Dortmund. They were produced from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Found this clock at a local antique shop earlier today, made by the Waterbury Clock Co. patented Jan.29,1901. Need of some loving care.
do the clocks work ok?
I thought i would post a few more photos of the clock I purchased yesterday, now that I have the time. ( no pun intended but committed.) Both timers work but the glass on the left is missing also, when the timer on the left is engaged both timers the right timer continues to tick.
Pretty!
Robert, thanks for the great pics of your "Chess Wall" with all those wonderful clocks and books. Is there a maker's name on the pocket watches of your clock from the 1920s-30s?