An excellent German Rotating ball clock from famous firm Schatz. Looks to date ca 1950-60s.Complete and with original pamphlet to help you set the clock up. The clock is in excellent working condition and following the instructions will give you years of faithful service. The clock is vintage and has minor losses of the blue enameling to the base where the glass dome fits on to the base- otherwise excellent, glass dome free of chipping or cracks.Total height with the dome 31cm, diameter 19cm at base. Weight approx 2.25 kilos.First rule is to always move the clock with the pendulum balls either in the locked position or take them off completely. To lock the balls into place, lift them slightly so the lock arm can be moved over to the locked position. These clocks are pretty touchy because of the suspension spring that holds the pendulum balls in the air.This spring must not get kinked AT ALL and this is why the Anniversary Clocks Pendulum balls are removed or locked during transit. To operate this clock, first find a home for it on a shelf or mantle that does not shake or get bumped. Hang the balls on gently while the spring is sitting right where it normally sits. Adjust the feet of the clock base so the clock sits level with the balls centered in the middle of the cup below it. In this position the balls should be totally suspended in the air, not touching anything, even slightly. Let the Anniversary Clocks Pendulum balls settle down from jiggling around and notice where they stop. Now rotate the balls 1/2 of a revolution and gently let go. This should let the balls swing 180 degrees, one full revolution. Some miniature clocks swing a bit more than this, but most swing a bit less, being about 3/4 of a revolution upon settling down.Do not bother to set the time until about 15 minutes have gone by and the balls are in there pattern of swinging back and forth with the movements power only. It is the speed in which these balls rotate that determine how accurate the timekeeping will be. The speed of the balls when you first start the clock will be too fast to have accurate timekeeping and therefore the time is set after they settle into there rhythm. Wait 15 minutes and set the time of the clock by moving the minute hand around until you reach the proper time. Put the dome back on the clock and its done.When it's time to repair a 400 day clock, two things usually need to be done. The suspension spring gets replaced and the movement gets cleaned. These two procedures will fix most Anniversary Clocks.As with all watches we sell there are no guarantees as to the movement once in the possession of the buyer - as in some cases novice buyers can “overwind” the watch and then deem it not working. If you are not sure on how to operate the watch then please seek professional advice - this watch is a vintage gem and should be treated with respect!!Please study the photos as they form part of the description and show the outstanding condition better than I can explain.Any questions? If we haven't answered it below then be sure to check out the "Find answers from Scrimshaw01" page - click on "Ask a question" at the bottom of this page. It will answer your FAQ's far quicker than you can type a message and wait for a response from us - thats why it's there!Do you accept 'Buy it Now' offers? In fairness to all interested buyers we DO NOT accept BIN offers or end sales early. We will let the sale run its course and the buyers decide the final price. Good Luck offerding!!Do you combine items for postage?Absolutely YES!Where possible we'll do our best to save you some $$$!However, please note some items are just too big and some too fragile to be sent combined.Can I pick up?Short answer.... NO!Long answer.....Co-ordinating pick ups is just too time consuming for the amount of buyers we have each week, plus we're too busy running around sourcing all the great stock for you! Rest assured our "packing elves" handle/pack all items with great care to ensure all items arrive as described.Check our response if you still need convincing!How much is postage?Click on the "postage and Payment" tab above to calculate postage to your area.NB: All items are sent by Australia Post (domestic & international) + Registered/signature on delivery + a packing/materials cost of $3 ($5 for extra large items). Why does the app show FREE postage on most listings but my computer shows a postage fee? Because is still working on a MAJOR gliche in their sysytem!!Please note if you are viewing this listing via the app then we DO NOT support the Free postage that the app displays - this is a fault with - please view the listing on a computer for all terms and conditions including postage costs to your area.We will not warrant the FREE postage and if you insist we will just cancel the transaction and ask you to contact to complain - sorry you've been warned!Important stuff for our international buyers!All international parcels are sent by Australia Post Standard International & Express International for parcels over 2kgs.For international buyers all legal custom paperwork will declare the full purchase price of the item. Please do not ask us to declare a lesser value to that of the purchase price.Buyers are responsible for all custom/duty taxes costs.Payment TermsPaypal or Direct deposit for Australian Buyers. NO CHEQUES will be accepted. Paypal is the only option for Buyers outside Australia.Good Luck offerding! Beautiful German Schatz 400 Day Mantle Ball Clock in Glass Dome c1960s Beautiful German Schatz 400 Day Mantle Ball Clock in Glass Dome c1960s
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Description An excellent German Rotating ball clock from famous firm Schatz. Looks to date ca 1950-60s.
Complete and with original pamphlet to help you set the clock up. The clock is in excellent working condition and following the instructions will give you years of faithful service. The clock is vintage and has minor losses of the blue enameling to the base where the glass dome fits on to the base- otherwise excellent, glass dome free of chipping or cracks.
Total height with the dome 31cm, diameter 19cm at base. Weight approx 2.25 kilos.
First rule with these classic ball clocks is to always move the clock with the pendulum balls either in the locked position or take them off completely. To lock the balls into place, lift them slightly so the lock arm can be moved over to the locked position. These clocks are pretty touchy because of the suspension spring that holds the pendulum balls in the air.
This spring must not get kinked AT ALL and this is why the Anniversary Clocks Pendulum balls are removed or locked during transit. To operate this clock, first find a home for it on a shelf or mantle that does not shake or get bumped. Hang the balls on gently while the spring is sitting right where it normally sits. Adjust the feet of the clock base so the clock sits level with the balls centered in the middle of the cup below it. In this position the balls should be totally suspended in the air, not touching anything, even slightly. Let the Anniversary Clocks Pendulum balls settle down from jiggling around and notice where they stop. Now rotate the balls 1/2 of a revolution and gently let go. This should let the balls swing 180 degrees, one full revolution. Some miniature clocks swing a bit more than this, but most swing a bit less, being about 3/4 of a revolution upon settling down.
Do not bother to set the time until about 15 minutes have gone by and the balls are in there pattern of swinging back and forth with the movements power only. It is the speed in which these balls rotate that determine how accurate the timekeeping will be. The speed of the balls when you first start the clock will be too fast to have accurate timekeeping and therefore the time is set after they settle into there rhythm. Wait 15 minutes and set the time of the clock by moving the minute hand around until you reach the proper time. Put the dome back on the clock and its done.
When it's time to repair a 400 day clock, two things usually need to be done. The suspension spring gets replaced and the movement gets cleaned. These two procedures will fix most Anniversary Clocks.
As with all watches we sell there are no guarantees as to the movement once in the possession of the buyer - as in some cases novice buyers can “overwind” the watch and then deem it not working. If you are not sure on how to operate the watch then please seek professional advice - this watch is a vintage gem and should be treated with respect!!
Please study the photos as they form part of the description and show the outstanding condition better than I can explain.
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Any questions?
If we haven't answered it below then be sure to check out the "Find answers from Scrimshaw01" page - click on "Ask a question" at the bottom of this page. It will answer your FAQ's far quicker than you can type a message and wait for a response from us - thats why it's there!
Do you accept 'Buy it Now' offers? In fairness to all interested buyers we DO NOT accept BIN offers or end sales early. We will let the sale run its course and the buyers decide the final price. Good Luck offerding!!
Do you combine items for postage?
Absolutely YES!
Where possible we'll do our best to save you some $$$!
However, please note some items are just too big and some too fragile to be sent combined.
Can I pick up?
Short answer.... NO!
Long answer.....Co-ordinating pick ups is just too time consuming for the amount of buyers we have each week, plus we're too busy running around sourcing all the great stock for you! Rest assured our "packing elves" handle/pack all items with great care to ensure all items arrive as described.
Check our response if you still need convincing!
How much is postage?
Click on the "postage and Payment" tab above to calculate postage to your area.
NB: All items are sent by Australia Post (domestic & international) + Registered/signature on delivery + a packing/materials cost of $3 ($5 for extra large items).
Why does the app show FREE postage on most listings but my computer shows a postage fee? Because is still working on a MAJOR gliche in their sysytem!!
Please note if you are viewing this listing via the app then we DO NOT support the Free postage that the app displays - this is a fault with - please view the listing on a computer for all terms and conditions including postage costs to your area.
We will not warrant the FREE postage and if you insist we will just cancel the transaction and ask you to contact to complain - sorry you've been warned!
Important stuff for our international buyers!All international parcels are sent by Australia Post Standard International & Express International for parcels over 2kgs.For international buyers all legal custom paperwork will declare the full purchase price of the item. Please do not ask us to declare a lesser value to that of the purchase price.
Buyers are responsible for all custom/duty taxes costs.
Payment Terms
Paypal or Direct deposit for Australian Buyers. NO CHEQUES will be accepted. Paypal is the only option for Buyers outside Australia.
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