Elegant Haller table clock from the 1930s

Haller desk clock from the 1940s with a rectangular walnut veneer case, without a dial; the hands and Arabic numerals are made of brass with slight chrome plating, applied directly onto the case, which also features two holes for winding the mechanism.

Access to the mechanism is possible through the back door, where the Haller A. G. brand can be found.

The clock is not working and requires servicing; the winding key is missing.

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Beautiful Empire-style furniture originates from the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This style was influenced by Napoleon’s reign, emphasizing Roman and Greek decorative motifs.

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