{"title":"A Time of New Possibilities","description":"\u003cp\u003e1970s–1980s – New Materials, New Forms and New Possibilities\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mechanische-portaluhr-aus-marmor-spaete-1970er-jahre","title":"Marble Portico Clock, Late 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortico clocks were popular and often particularly imposing timepieces in the 19th century. This clock, however, dates from the late 1970s and takes up the characteristic form of these historical predecessors. The classical arrangement of slender columns supporting the clock case above was reinterpreted in the design language of its own era, resulting in a distinctly more modern and restrained appearance. Light-coloured marble, slender columns and gold-coloured details make this an unusual clock that invites a second look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt certainly does not need a traditionally furnished setting. Whether displayed as a mantel clock on a mantelpiece, on a simple sideboard or on an old chest of drawers, its distinctive form comes beautifully into its own. Surprisingly, it also works very well alongside modern furniture. A few books, a picture or a single beautiful object beside it are quite enough. This is a clock that can happily be the one object in the room that stands a little apart from the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is not simply a decorative clock, but a solid mechanical movement by Urgos. The UW 6\/36 is a classic eight-day movement. Once wound, the clock will run for around a week before it needs winding again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement incorporates a mechanical striking mechanism with a double strike on two bells. At the half-hour, it sounds one double strike. On the hour, the number of double strikes corresponds to the hour. So alongside the visible movement, the characteristic sound of a mechanical clock is very much part of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can see the clock in operation and hear its striking mechanism in our video.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1H86eejWOmk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the video with sound on YouTube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Our Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen this portico clock came to us, its best years initially seemed to be behind it. But clocks like this are precisely one of the reasons AntiguoShop exists. A well-made mechanical clock does not need to be discarded simply because the decades have left their mark or because its movement no longer runs reliably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor its restoration, the clock was completely dismantled. The Urgos movement was removed and fully disassembled. The individual components were cleaned and inspected before the movement was reassembled. It was properly oiled, then adjusted and monitored over an extended period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case was also completely dismantled and carefully cleaned. Our aim was not to make an almost fifty-year-old clock look as though it were new. Its history should remain visible. Instead, we wanted to bring out the clock's original character once again and ensure that its mechanism can continue to operate reliably for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs from our workshop show some of these stages of the work. It is important to us not simply to describe a clock as restored, but also to show what restoration means to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Clock for a New Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clock is now ready for its next journey through time. It is looking forward to a new home and to fulfilling its purpose once again – perhaps soon in yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType of clock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanical portico clock \/ mantel clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e late 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light-coloured marble with gold-coloured details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Urgos UW 6\/36 mechanical eight-day movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e double strike on two bells; one double strike at the half-hour, and the corresponding number of double strikes on the hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 8 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completely dismantled, carefully cleaned and restored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fully disassembled, cleaned, inspected, properly oiled, reassembled and adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e runs reliably and was tested over an extended period following restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clock is in very good original condition for its age. As an original vintage item, it may show age-related signs of use. The photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are Lenka and Thomas, and we love old clocks. Not only for their mechanics, but for the stories they tell. Every clock that leaves our workshop has been restored by us with patience, care and craftsmanship, and great respect for its history. At AntiguoShop, we believe that exceptional objects deserve another chance. That is why we give historical clocks another life – so that they can continue to inspire people and enrich their homes for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntiguoShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54683156283731,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/1541\/5635\/files\/mechanische-portaluhr-marmor-1970er.jpg?v=1789482245"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.antiguoshop.de\/en-world\/collections\/zeit-fur-neue-moglichkeiten.oembed","provider":"AntiguoShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}