1960s Brass Globe Clock by Roman Mayer

$142.00
A wonderfully unusual mid-century Roman Mayer brass globe desk clock with a hidden mechanical alarm clock tucked inside. Closed, it looks like a small vintage world globe on a pedestal base. Open it, and the globe separates to reveal a 7-jewel wind-up clock with gold-tone trim, green-accented hands, and a charming old-world travel feel.

This is the kind of desk piece that feels pulled from a professor’s study, a travel agent’s office, or the corner of some smoky 1960s executive suite where everything had brass, weight, and a little bit of mystery.

📚 Historical Context

Roman Mayer is a long-running watch and jewelry name from Montreux, Switzerland, with roots dating back to 1888.

By the 1950s and 1960s, the desk was becoming more than a place to work. It was a stage. You had brass accessories, maps, globes, pen sets, ashtrays, and objects that quietly told the room, “I’ve been places.”

This little clock fits right into that world. A spring-wound mechanical movement sits hidden inside a metal globe shell, waiting behind continents and patina. Wind it, open the globe, and there it is: gears, alarm, dial, and charm all packed into a piece barely bigger than a handful.

✨ Condition Notes

- Brass and metal globe case shows aged patina, tarnish, oxidation, surface wear, and finish variation throughout.

- Map finish has visible wear and mottling, giving it a naturally timeworn vintage look.

- Globe opens to reveal the clock face and interior brass-toned shell.

- Dial is readable with light age-related wear.

- Glass is intact with light vintage surface wear.

- Mechanical movement winds, ticks, keeps time, and the alarm works.

- Marked Roman Mayer on the dial.

- Hands and hour markers react under black light/UV light, as shown in the photo. Please note this image was taken using a black light to demonstrate the glow effect clearly and does not represent normal room lighting or standard darkness.

- Back movement plate includes winding points, alarm setting, alarm stop, and slow/fast regulator markings.

- As with all vintage mechanical clocks, exact long-term accuracy may vary slightly and minor regulation may be needed after shipping.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height: ~4.5 in
Width closed: ~3.75 in
Width opened: ~6.5 in
Depth: ~3.5–3.75 in
Globe diameter: ~3.25 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A wonderfully unusual mid-century Roman Mayer brass globe desk clock with a hidden mechanical alarm clock tucked inside. Closed, it looks like a small vintage world globe on a pedestal base. Open it, and the globe separates to reveal a 7-jewel wind-up clock with gold-tone trim, green-accented hands, and a charming old-world travel feel.

This is the kind of desk piece that feels pulled from a professor’s study, a travel agent’s office, or the corner of some smoky 1960s executive suite where everything had brass, weight, and a little bit of mystery.

📚 Historical Context

Roman Mayer is a long-running watch and jewelry name from Montreux, Switzerland, with roots dating back to 1888.

By the 1950s and 1960s, the desk was becoming more than a place to work. It was a stage. You had brass accessories, maps, globes, pen sets, ashtrays, and objects that quietly told the room, “I’ve been places.”

This little clock fits right into that world. A spring-wound mechanical movement sits hidden inside a metal globe shell, waiting behind continents and patina. Wind it, open the globe, and there it is: gears, alarm, dial, and charm all packed into a piece barely bigger than a handful.

✨ Condition Notes

- Brass and metal globe case shows aged patina, tarnish, oxidation, surface wear, and finish variation throughout.

- Map finish has visible wear and mottling, giving it a naturally timeworn vintage look.

- Globe opens to reveal the clock face and interior brass-toned shell.

- Dial is readable with light age-related wear.

- Glass is intact with light vintage surface wear.

- Mechanical movement winds, ticks, keeps time, and the alarm works.

- Marked Roman Mayer on the dial.

- Hands and hour markers react under black light/UV light, as shown in the photo. Please note this image was taken using a black light to demonstrate the glow effect clearly and does not represent normal room lighting or standard darkness.

- Back movement plate includes winding points, alarm setting, alarm stop, and slow/fast regulator markings.

- As with all vintage mechanical clocks, exact long-term accuracy may vary slightly and minor regulation may be needed after shipping.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height: ~4.5 in
Width closed: ~3.75 in
Width opened: ~6.5 in
Depth: ~3.5–3.75 in
Globe diameter: ~3.25 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.