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We have a Dutch Chess Clock from the beginning of the century, it was made in the period 1900-1920. It has large dimensions and a weight that exceeds 35 ounces.

Many Dutch chess clocks from the early century use the typical sliding bar in the upper area, which runs through the clock case throughout its length. Each player slides the wooden bar, causing the own clock to stop and activate the opposite clock.

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Antique Dutch Chess Clock

 

Technical Characteristics: Antique Dutch Chess Clock

  • Name. Dutch Chess Clock.
  • Model. Handcrafted.
  • Maker. ‘De Volharding’ Watchmaker, G.Happé (Holland).
  • Date. 1900 – 1920.
  • Country. Netherlands.
  • Mechanism. Upper sliding bar.
  • Material. Dark oak wood.
  • Measurements. Length 12.20 in (the bar and the box have the same length)- Width 4.13 in – Height 6.50 in.
  • Weight. 45.15 oz.

Description: Antique Dutch Chess Clock

We have a Dutch Chess Clock from the beginning of the century, it was made in the period 1900-1920. It has large dimensions and a weight that exceeds 35 ounces.

Many Dutch chess clocks from the early century use the typical sliding bar in the upper area, which runs through the clock case throughout its length. Each player slides the wooden bar, causing the own clock to stop and activate the opposite clock.

The clocks that it assembles are of German origin, with some very attractive Dials, showing the digits with Roman Numerals.

Analyzing the clock in detail, it is worth mentioning the label pasted on the Dial, which shows ‘De Volharding’ Watchmaker G.HAPPÉ. Repairs 1st Class’ … could indicate the place of manufacture. This clock store that also manufactured musical instruments, could have mounted the Dutch Chess Clock.

At that time, the chess clocks were quite handmade and were not manufactured as mass production, it was very common to be manufactured by order and not in large quantities.

Presence in Chess Tournaments

It is a chess clock with few manufactured units, so its use in a great Tournament is unknown.

Variations: Antique Dutch Chess Clock

Unknown.
 

 

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The Argentine chess clock is a large-scale mechanical clock manufactured in 1932 by the 'CASA ALARI' Watchmaker, Colon 1146 Buenos Aires.

It uses JUNGHANS WURTTEMBERG clocks with references A32 and B32.

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Antique Argentine Chess Clock

 

Technical Characteristics: Antique Argentine Chess Clock

  • Name. Argentine Chess Clock.
  • Model. Handcrafted.
  • Maker. ‘CASA ALARI’ Watchmaker (Buenos Aires).
  • Date. 1932.
  • Country. Argentina.
  • Mechanism. Independent nut mechanism.
  • Material. Oak wood.
  • Measurements. Length 10.43 in – Width 4.53 in – Height 5.91 in ( Height with Buttons & Handle 7.09 in).
  • Weight. 63.85 oz.

Description: Antique Argentine Chess Clock

The Argentine chess clock is a large-scale mechanical clock manufactured in 1932 by the ‘CASA ALARI’ Watchmaker, Colon 1146 Buenos Aires.

It uses JUNGHANS WURTTEMBERG clocks with references A32 and B32.

The most particular feature of this Argentine chess clock is the system of activation by turning of nuts independently.

Each player must activate the mechanism of their clock by turning the Nut to activate it and turn it in the opposite direction when performing the movement to deactivate it. In this case the actions of both players are independent and therefore you need to activate the clock and deactivate it during the time you use for each play.

Some data appear in this old Argentine chess clock: the clock labels covering the small upper dials of each clock and a note written on the wooden box by the Carpenter where it indicates that 20 boxes were manufactured. All this, makes us suppose that this Argentine chess clock was commissioned by some Chess Club, possibly the Villa Crespo Chess Club of Buenos Aires and that the amount of chess clocks manufactured was 20 units. This chess clock has the Number 12 painted.

Presence in Chess Tournaments

It is a chess clock with few manufactured units, so its use in a great Tournament is unknown.

Variations: Antique Argentine Chess Clock

Unknown.
 

 

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