Decorative Wall Clock Appraisal

Vintage Wall Clock with Decorative Wood Panels

This item is a vintage wall clock, likely from the mid-20th century, characterized by its rectangular central clock face and two flanking decorative wood panels. The clock itself is housed within a light-colored wooden frame, possibly a veneer, with a slightly darker, contrasting border around the face. The clock face is round, featuring a cream or light gold background with dark, stylized Arabic numerals (3, 6, 9, 12 prominently) and dash marks for the other hours. The hands appear to be a simple, dark metal. The overall aesthetic of the clock face suggests a clean, possibly Art Deco-influenced or early mid-century design. One notable detail on the clock face is a small marking that appears to be '12/' above the '12' numeral and '/61' below the '6' numeral, which might suggest a date (e.g., December 1961) or a model number. The two side panels are rectangular and made of what appears to be a carved or molded dark wood, or a material designed to mimic carved wood. Each panel features a design of foliage, possibly wheat stalks or similar agricultural motifs, suggesting a rustic or traditional theme. The panels seem to be attached to a darker, more utilitarian rectangular piece of wood or metal on their outer edges, which has visible holes, indicating that these might have been used for mounting or attachment to a larger structure. The entire piece has a warm, aged patina consistent with its likely vintage. There are no visible signs of significant damage like cracks or major chipping, though general wear and tear from age would be expected. The craftsmanship appears to be functional and decorative, typical of mass-produced home decor items from its era. The wood grain on the frame appears smooth, while the decorative panels have a textured, sculptural quality.