Gilded Wooden Sundial, Zenith, 20th Century

A gilded, carved wooden wall clock in the shape of a radiant sun, with an electromechanical movement. The center of the dial, protected by a glass cover, is adorned with leafy scroll motifs, while each hand features a small sun at its tip. The hours are indicated by enameled Roman numerals and the minutes by Arabic numerals.

The dial is stamped “Zenith.”

Zenith is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1865 by George Favre-Jacot. During the 20th century, the company expanded significantly, diversifying its product line (clocks, chronographs, chronometers, wristwatches, etc.), winning a Grand Prix at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair and opening branches in Paris, London, Vienna, and Moscow. In 1969, Zenith unveiled the world’s first automatic chronograph, named El Primero. Still in operation today, it is part of the LVMH Group.

Slight wear on the frame.
Good overall condition.
Dated to the 1950s–1960s.

Dimensions:
D: 48 cm (total) – 11 cm (dial)
P: 6 cm