Description (revised section added):
This enchanting Mercedes Dresden porcelain mantel clock captures the elegance of mid-century European craftsmanship. The clock was made in West Germany with a genuine hand-painted Dresden porcelain body, adorned with delicate applied floral garlands, gold accents, and the classic “Crown N Dresden Handmade” hallmark on the base.
Its graceful Rococo-inspired silhouette reflects 18th-century Dresden artistry, while the Mercedes West German movement inside brings dependable 20th-century precision. This fusion of East German porcelain artistry and West German horology is a rare Cold-War-era collaboration, symbolizing unity through design.
A fine stabilized hairline repair is visible near the gold-tipped finial (top). The repair is clean, smooth to the touch, and does not affect structure or display integrity. All applied florals remain fully intact with vibrant original gilding.
Details:
• Maker: Mercedes Clock Co. (West Germany)
• Porcelain Body: Dresden, East Germany
• Mark: Crown N Dresden Handmade
• Period: c. 1960s–1970s
• Style: Rococo Revival
• Movement: Wind-up mechanical (Made in Germany)
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain with gilt trim
• Dimensions: Approx. 8.5” tall × 4.25” wide × 2.5” deep
• Condition: Excellent overall; minor stabilized hairline near finial; flowers intact; bezel shows light age patina; tested and ticking; timekeeping pending verification.
Description (revised section added):
This enchanting Mercedes Dresden porcelain mantel clock captures the elegance of mid-century European craftsmanship. The clock was made in West Germany with a genuine hand-painted Dresden porcelain body, adorned with delicate applied floral garlands, gold accents, and the classic “Crown N Dresden Handmade” hallmark on the base.
Its graceful Rococo-inspired silhouette reflects 18th-century Dresden artistry, while the Mercedes West German movement inside brings dependable 20th-century precision. This fusion of East German porcelain artistry and West German horology is a rare Cold-War-era collaboration, symbolizing unity through design.
A fine stabilized hairline repair is visible near the gold-tipped finial (top). The repair is clean, smooth to the touch, and does not affect structure or display integrity. All applied florals remain fully intact with vibrant original gilding.
Details:
• Maker: Mercedes Clock Co. (West Germany)
• Porcelain Body: Dresden, East Germany
• Mark: Crown N Dresden Handmade
• Period: c. 1960s–1970s
• Style: Rococo Revival
• Movement: Wind-up mechanical (Made in Germany)
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain with gilt trim
• Dimensions: Approx. 8.5” tall × 4.25” wide × 2.5” deep
• Condition: Excellent overall; minor stabilized hairline near finial; flowers intact; bezel shows light age patina; tested and ticking; timekeeping pending verification.
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