1st series. Original Alessi Mantel clock Coveted and rare collector’s item for lovers of this Italian design manufacturer. An icon of the first Alessi clock collection. “1st series“ from 1988 – and therefore very special – pendulum in matted gold / frosted edition, and not shiny gold as in the recent models. Only several hundred “Mantel clocks” were produced in the first series. Very rare! Very good condition, minimal signs of wear. Brand: Alessi Height: approx. 24 cm Width: approx. 16 cm Depth: approx. 6 cm Casing: Genuine wooden veneer, bird’s-eye maple Pillars: Painted matte black Manufacturing: completely handmade Movement: Quartz A timepiece like architecture; mantle clock. The completely handmade, small and homely wooden architecture of the Mantel clock designed by Michael Graves fascinates through its varied structural details. When designing this pendulum clock, Michael Graves referred back to the long tradition of miniature architecture. „This table clock was manufactured from 1988 to 1999 and then had to be retired due to manufacturing issues. It is an excellent example of the creative peak of Micheal Graves’s post-modern talent, who, with tongue in cheek, refers to the Biedermeier style he highly praised.” Alberto Alessi The item will be shipped well packaged. With tracking number.