55.00EUR
Vintage flip clocks are Indeed a wonderful example of European inventiveness. This particular one is an angular rendition of a classic home decor piece from the heart of the 70's era design. It comes in standard orange colour a displays beautifully - with a retro look.
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 flap 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 - and eventually in every home with sense of style ;)
Condition
It is in good vintage condition, works flawlessly and has no cracks or chips.
Shipping costs are sometimes a burden, but that's what makes Etsy tick:
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-Combined shipping is very unpredictable, please ask for quote
-I try to use as much recycled packaging as possible, for reasons well known. Let me know if it's a gift. I'll give it a comfy home for the journey ;)
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