Lead Crystal Appraisal

Samobor 'Illusions' 24% Lead Crystal Quartz Desk Clock

This is a striking desk or mantel clock, crafted from 24% full lead hand-cut and hand-blown crystal by Samobor from Croatia, part of their 'Illusions' collection. The crystal casing showcases exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a distinctive arch-top design with deeply cut patterns. The upper portion of the arch features a diamond-cut, cross-hatch motif, while the lower body is adorned with fan-cut elements that catch and refract light beautifully, indicative of high-quality hand-cut crystal. The clarity of the crystal is excellent, suggesting minimal internal flaws. The clock face itself is circular, encased in a gold-toned metal bezel. The dial is a brushed gold or brass color with black Roman numerals marking the hours, and a stylized 'STAMER' logo (though 'STRATER' might be an alternative interpretation given the image clarity) along with 'QUARTZ' and 'Made in Germany' printed below. The hands are black, simple baton-style hour and minute hands. The overall condition appears to be very good with no obvious chips, cracks, or repairs visible on the crystal. The metal bezel of the clock face shows a modest, consistent patina typical of aged brass or gold plating, but no significant tarnish or scratching. This piece blends the elegance of traditional crystal artistry with the practical function of a quartz movement clock, likely dating from the mid to late 20th century given the quartz mechanism and style. The weight implied by lead crystal further speaks to its quality and solid construction.