{"product_id":"reveil-de-table-vintage-crescendo-a-restaurer-cadran-rond-ancien","title":"Vintage Crescendo table alarm clock for restoration, old round dial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique table alarm clock, from the Crescendo brand, features a classic round silhouette typical of mid-20th century models. The dial, protected by a domed glass, displays large Arabic numerals and a small upper window for the alarm indicator. In the center, the inscription \"CRESCENDO\" is clearly visible, attesting to the original brand. The whole is placed on two small cylindrical feet, visible at the front, which ensure the object's stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the alarm clock shows a marked patina, with traces of oxidation and visible deposits on the outer part of the dial, typical of an object that has passed through several decades. The exterior finish has a light hue, with a slightly metallic or lacquered appearance, topped by a round, light-colored button, embedded in an upper part with a gilded or brass finish. This combination of colors and materials, associated with the dial's typography, strongly evokes alarm clock productions between the 1940s and 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial displays three visible hands: one for hours, one for minutes, and a thin one for seconds. The hour markers are clearly legible, while the upper part offers an additional graduation for alarm setting. The whole is protected by a domed glass which shows traces of wear, scratches, and dirt marks. No details are visible concerning the back, the mechanism, or the back of the alarm clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular case is slightly raised at the front by two feet, which allows the dial to be well displayed. The edge of the case also shows signs of wear and a consistent patina, accentuating the vintage charm of the whole. The upper button, round in shape and light in color, seems designed for alarm stop or adjustment, depending on the internal mechanism not visible in this photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis table alarm clock, with its retro aesthetic, is a fine example of period utilitarian clockmaking, and its current condition requires restoration to regain its full functionality and original brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item sold as is, to be restored. Presence of traces of oxidation, scratches, dirt, and patina on the entire visible case and dial. Operation is not guaranteed, and the item is offered for parts, decoration, or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Crescendo alarm clocks were renowned for their progressive chime, designed to wake gently, a notable innovation in the 1950s and 1960s. This gradual chime principle aimed to limit the stress of abrupt awakening, a selling point highlighted by several mechanical watch manufacturers of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: mechanical alarm clock, table clock, vintage alarm, antique alarm clock, Crescendo clock, alarm clock to restore, retro alarm clock, decorative alarm clock, 1950s alarm clock, table clock, round dial alarm clock, antique clockmaking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302947410247,"sku":"161a3c6a-2cb6-417e-8b81-3ffe1705c7ad","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b2640fa4-1dd7-4cfe-b150-72d4f1e3be94.jpg?v=1783403641","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/reveil-de-table-vintage-crescendo-a-restaurer-cadran-rond-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}