1950s Brass Ship Wheel Desk Clock by Salem

$92.00
A mid-century Salem ship’s wheel electric alarm clock with a brass case, glass crystal, and green glass base. The dial features a silver sunburst center, star index ring, and pale numerals against a black chapter ring for classic nautical styling. It’s a plug-in electric clock with a quiet, smooth second hand, working alarm, and solid desk presence. Perfect for an office, study, or coastal-inspired room.

📚 Historical Context

Salem clock designs like this were produced in the 1950s, when nautical décor and ship’s wheel motifs were hugely popular in American homes, dens, and yacht clubs. Electric plug-in clocks were marketed as “modern convenience” pieces with no winding required, just reliable mains-powered timekeeping. This compact ship’s wheel desk clock combines that mid-century electric movement with brass and glass materials that still feel substantial today.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock ticks with a quiet, smooth sweep second hand.
- Clock keeps time accurately in testing.
- Alarm function works properly.
- Brass case and spokes show honest patina, small spots, and surface wear consistent with age.
- Green glass base shows light surface marks but no major chips or cracks noted.
- Original brown electric cord and plug present; as with all vintage electrical items, buyers may wish to have wiring inspected before continuous use.

📏 Measurements
(approximate)

Height (to top of wheel spoke): ~6.5 in
Width (across wheel spokes): ~6.5 in
Base size: ~5.75 in W x 3 in D
Depth (front of crystal to back): ~3.5 in


📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A mid-century Salem ship’s wheel electric alarm clock with a brass case, glass crystal, and green glass base. The dial features a silver sunburst center, star index ring, and pale numerals against a black chapter ring for classic nautical styling. It’s a plug-in electric clock with a quiet, smooth second hand, working alarm, and solid desk presence. Perfect for an office, study, or coastal-inspired room.

📚 Historical Context

Salem clock designs like this were produced in the 1950s, when nautical décor and ship’s wheel motifs were hugely popular in American homes, dens, and yacht clubs. Electric plug-in clocks were marketed as “modern convenience” pieces with no winding required, just reliable mains-powered timekeeping. This compact ship’s wheel desk clock combines that mid-century electric movement with brass and glass materials that still feel substantial today.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock ticks with a quiet, smooth sweep second hand.
- Clock keeps time accurately in testing.
- Alarm function works properly.
- Brass case and spokes show honest patina, small spots, and surface wear consistent with age.
- Green glass base shows light surface marks but no major chips or cracks noted.
- Original brown electric cord and plug present; as with all vintage electrical items, buyers may wish to have wiring inspected before continuous use.

📏 Measurements
(approximate)

Height (to top of wheel spoke): ~6.5 in
Width (across wheel spokes): ~6.5 in
Base size: ~5.75 in W x 3 in D
Depth (front of crystal to back): ~3.5 in


📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.