1960s Marbled Red Swiss Alarm Desk Clock by Swiza Sheffield

$68.00
A mid-century Swiza Sheffield jeweled 8-day alarm clock with serious personality, gold dial, black numerals, and a deep marbled red base with tiny gold flecks that feel straight out of a 1960s designer catalog. The circular brass case rests on a little pyramid pedestal with a ball finial on top, giving it a mini-obelisk silhouette that works perfectly on a nightstand, bookshelf, or office desk.

This clock is fully mechanical and 8-day, so you wind it once a week and enjoy the soft tick and classic alarm. The dial reads “Swiza Sheffield – Jewelled – 8 Day Alarm – Swiss Made,” and the back is packed with charming etched icons showing how to wind, set, and turn the alarm on and off.

Underside shows four empty mounting holes where small brass feet likely once sat on some versions of this model. On this clock those feet are no longer present, so it sits flat on the marbled base; please review the photos. Price reflects this cosmetic difference.

Clock ticks: yes
Clock keeps time: yes
Clock alarm works: yes

📚 Historical Context

Swiza is a well-known Swiss maker founded in the early 20th century, specializing in high-quality 8-day desk and travel clocks. By the 1950s–1960s, Swiza was pairing reliable jeweled movements with playful, modern cases aimed at both European and American gift markets.

This Sheffield-signed model fits that era: a compact desk alarm with a Swiss jeweled movement, mid-century numerals, and a colored pedestal base that nods to contemporary furniture and lighting design of the time. The marbled red with gold specks is especially reminiscent of 1960s decorative plastics and lacquer finishes.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock ticks, keeps time, and the alarm sounds in testing.
- Brass case shows scattered spotting/pitting and surface wear from age and handling.
- Crystal has light marks/scratches and some age haze, but the dial remains very readable.
- Marbled red base and top block show minor edge wear but still display beautifully; gold flecks remain visible.
- Back plate is clean with engraved instructions, “Patent Pending,” and “Swiss Made.”

As with all vintage mechanical clocks, slight timing variation is possible and occasional winding/setting is expected.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height (to top of finial): ~3 in
Width (across dial): ~3 in
Base width: ~3.25 in
Depth (front to back): ~2.25 in
Weight (unpacked): ~2 lb

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A mid-century Swiza Sheffield jeweled 8-day alarm clock with serious personality, gold dial, black numerals, and a deep marbled red base with tiny gold flecks that feel straight out of a 1960s designer catalog. The circular brass case rests on a little pyramid pedestal with a ball finial on top, giving it a mini-obelisk silhouette that works perfectly on a nightstand, bookshelf, or office desk.

This clock is fully mechanical and 8-day, so you wind it once a week and enjoy the soft tick and classic alarm. The dial reads “Swiza Sheffield – Jewelled – 8 Day Alarm – Swiss Made,” and the back is packed with charming etched icons showing how to wind, set, and turn the alarm on and off.

Underside shows four empty mounting holes where small brass feet likely once sat on some versions of this model. On this clock those feet are no longer present, so it sits flat on the marbled base; please review the photos. Price reflects this cosmetic difference.

Clock ticks: yes
Clock keeps time: yes
Clock alarm works: yes

📚 Historical Context

Swiza is a well-known Swiss maker founded in the early 20th century, specializing in high-quality 8-day desk and travel clocks. By the 1950s–1960s, Swiza was pairing reliable jeweled movements with playful, modern cases aimed at both European and American gift markets.

This Sheffield-signed model fits that era: a compact desk alarm with a Swiss jeweled movement, mid-century numerals, and a colored pedestal base that nods to contemporary furniture and lighting design of the time. The marbled red with gold specks is especially reminiscent of 1960s decorative plastics and lacquer finishes.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock ticks, keeps time, and the alarm sounds in testing.
- Brass case shows scattered spotting/pitting and surface wear from age and handling.
- Crystal has light marks/scratches and some age haze, but the dial remains very readable.
- Marbled red base and top block show minor edge wear but still display beautifully; gold flecks remain visible.
- Back plate is clean with engraved instructions, “Patent Pending,” and “Swiss Made.”

As with all vintage mechanical clocks, slight timing variation is possible and occasional winding/setting is expected.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height (to top of finial): ~3 in
Width (across dial): ~3 in
Base width: ~3.25 in
Depth (front to back): ~2.25 in
Weight (unpacked): ~2 lb

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.