Gilbert Rohde Clock 1933 World's Fair Table Clock Art Deco Burlwood Veneer Chrome Herman Miller Clock DAMAGED Needs Restoration Not Working

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A vintage clock designed by Gilbert Rohde for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. A table clock, classic art deco styling with a Maidou burl wood veneer and chrome plated steel lines. Manufactured by the Herman Miller Clock Company of Zeeland, Michigan. This clock is extremely damaged and in need of both cosmetic and mechanical restoration. The mechanism does not appear to be in working condition.

14.5” tall
9” wide
3.25” deep
4” diameter clock face

Marked:
"1933
A Century of Progress
Original Design World's Fair Clocks
By Gilbert Rohde
Manufactured by
Herman Miller Clock Co.
Zeeland, Michigan U.S.A."

Model number:
4082-B

Condition:
Very damaged and not in working order. The veneer is chipped away in multiple large areas, cracked and separating in others. The finish of the burlwood appers water damaged or as if it has been exposed to the elements. The face fo the clock beneath the glass is yellowed. The chrome plated steel lines are rusty. The mechanism does not appear to be in. working order. This piece would need major restoration (if possible) or could be repurposed. This clock is rare. The condition has been factored greatly into the pricing.

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