Vintage Miniature Grandfather Clock Spice Rack
Vintage Home Decor / Kitchen Collectibles

Vintage Miniature Grandfather Clock Spice Rack

This item is a decorative vintage spice rack and clock combination designed to resemble a classic grandfather clock. The unit is constructed from a medium-toned wood or wood-composite material with a vertical orientation. It features a broken-arch pediment at the top with a central finial, housing a round clock face behind a glass-paneled door. The clock face is white with black Arabic numerals, surrounded by ornate metallic scrollwork in the spandrels and arch. The 'trunk' of the clock is open-faced, containing three tiered shelves intended to hold spice jars or small collectibles. The base is square with recessed paneling and sits on four small bracket feet. The style is 20th-century American Colonial Revival, likely dating from the 1960s or 1970s. The wood finish shows a warm, matte patina with minor surface dust and light scuffing on the edges of the shelves. The clock face displays some discoloration (dark spots) in the center, which may indicate age-related oxidation or moisture ingress. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the front, though a brand name like 'Burwood' or 'Sears' would be typical for this mass-produced mid-century kitchen decorative piece. The construction relies on both joinery and adhesive, typical of mid-tier consumer home goods of that era.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Home Decor / Kitchen Collectibles

Appraised On

March 23, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Item Description

This item is a decorative vintage spice rack and clock combination designed to resemble a classic grandfather clock. The unit is constructed from a medium-toned wood or wood-composite material with a vertical orientation. It features a broken-arch pediment at the top with a central finial, housing a round clock face behind a glass-paneled door. The clock face is white with black Arabic numerals, surrounded by ornate metallic scrollwork in the spandrels and arch. The 'trunk' of the clock is open-faced, containing three tiered shelves intended to hold spice jars or small collectibles. The base is square with recessed paneling and sits on four small bracket feet. The style is 20th-century American Colonial Revival, likely dating from the 1960s or 1970s. The wood finish shows a warm, matte patina with minor surface dust and light scuffing on the edges of the shelves. The clock face displays some discoloration (dark spots) in the center, which may indicate age-related oxidation or moisture ingress. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the front, though a brand name like 'Burwood' or 'Sears' would be typical for this mass-produced mid-century kitchen decorative piece. The construction relies on both joinery and adhesive, typical of mid-tier consumer home goods of that era.

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