90.00 EUR
A really mod yet retro bedside flip clock by Japan's famous Copal brand, designed and produced some time in the 70's. It's very well built and displays beautifully on an office or studio desk. It'll set the scene for the day and keep you updated to the minute if you happen to lose track of time in this fast paced day and age - while you may not be in a hurry, it keeps time perfectly well.
Vintage flip clocks are Indeed a wonderful example of European inventiveness. The story of the flip clock begins in Italy with the founding of the company Solari di Udine in 1948. Remigio Solari, a self-taught engineer, fitted alphanumeric characters and text onto metal (later plastic) flaps attached on a wheel mechanism, enclosed it within a glass display and the flip display was born.
The Solari board, the name by which it would become known as, was first installed at Liège Guillemins station in Belgium in 1956. Never before had information - or even time - been displayed in such a fashion. It was a hit and became an industry standard in rail and air terminals worldwide due to their clarity, longevity and modern style.
Brand:
Copal 222
Era:
70's
Measurements:
Width x Height x Depth
13.5 x 7 x 9 cm
5.3 x 2.8 x 3.5 inches
Condition:
Good vintage condition. The Clock is tested and works well. Around 35 years old with hardly any signs of age or wear.
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