Quartz Mantle Clock Appraisal

Quartz Mantle/Desk Clock

This item is a small, freestanding mantle or desk clock featuring a quartz movement. Its overall construction appears to be wood, with a roughly hourglass or stylized shape for the main body, painted in a faded, distressed green color, giving it a somewhat rustic or aged aesthetic. The clock face is round, cream or off-white in color, and enclosed within a golden-colored bezel. It displays black Roman numerals for the hours (I through XII), and black dashes for the minute markers, along with a prominent red second hand. The hour and minute hands are black and ornately designed. The word 'QUARTZ' is printed on the clock face, indicating its movement type. A notable feature is a visible crack or significant scratch across the clear cover (likely plastic or glass) protecting the clock face, running from approximately the 11 o'clock to the 3 o'clock position. The base of the clock is crafted from lighter, natural-toned wood, providing stability and contrasting with the green body. This base has a smoothly curved, somewhat footed design. There is visible wear and chipping on the green paint of the main body, particularly around the edges and near the clock face, suggesting moderate use or age. The golden bezel also shows some discoloration or wear. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for mass-produced decorative clocks, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. No specific maker's marks or signatures are visible in the provided images, but the 'QUARTZ' inscription on the dial is a manufacturing detail.