Tafelklok, Bureauklok – Michael Graves – Alessi – ‘Mantel Clock 03’ – 1st Serie – Ebonized wood & ABS veneered in maple – 1988

Original Alessi "Mantel clock 03" - 1st series from 1988 - handmadeAlessi Spa - Crusinallo (Omegna) original1st series designed in 1986 by Michael Graves for Alessi.In the first series only a few hundred of these mantel clocks were produced.The design of this grandfather clock refers to the long tradition of miniature architecture. This table clock was produced from 1986 to 1999 until it became necessary to recall due to problems in the manufacturing process. A reissue was released in 2013.Coveted and rare collectable object! This entirely handmade clock is a small domestic architecture that fascinates thanks to its multiple construction details and its one-of-a-kind design. This little jewel designed by the great Michael Graves for Alessi is the result of a meticulous investigation into the long tradition that conceives artefacts as miniature architecture.The pendulum and clockwork run perfectly. The clock is in good condition visible signs of use due age; please check the photos to avoid confusion. The age of the clock has caused these user marks; nevertheless, it is still a beautiful object. Unique condition for this old object.Details:Model: Mantel Clock 03Materials: ebonized wood and ABS veneered in maple.Quartz movement with AA batteryDesign: Michael Graves(1986) 1988Dimensions - 24×16×9cmAlberto Alessi''This... lees verder bij Catawiki