Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Wall Clock by Vialux
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Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Wall Clock by Vialux
By:Vialux
Style:Mid-Century Modern / Atomic Age
Origin:West Germany (likely; Western Europe)
Materials:Brass- or brass-plated metal rays and bezel, printed metal dial, glass crystal; likely mechanical 8-day or early electric movement (not confirmed)
Age:circa 1960–1970
Condition:Very good (light surface scuffs and patina to rays; functionality untested)
Value:USD $120–$240
Maker's Marks / Writing:Dial printed: “VIALUX super”; small crown/star-like logo at 6 o’clock; any tiny ‘Made in …’ legend is not legible from the photo.
Date:2025-09-05 08:12:34.983335
Description:
A vintage mid-century wall clock with a dramatic sunburst (starburst) form. The circular dial reads “VIALUX super” and is encircled by alternating long and short tapered golden rays; a secondary tier of short gilt rods sits just outside the bezel. Arabic numerals, black hour/minute hands, and a thin red sweep seconds hand over a light, satin-finished dial under a glass lens. Likely a European market piece from the 1960s, with brass- or brass-plated metal rays and a gilt bezel.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A classic mid-century ‘atomic’ sunburst wall clock attributed to Vialux, presenting well with period-correct typography, sweep seconds, and gilded metal rays. The design and visible patina are consistent with 1960s European production. Functionality and movement type are not verified from the front-only photo; backplate, movement, and wiring/battery details would confirm specifics and refine dating. A word about fakes.. Reproductions of sunburst clocks (often lighter-gauge metal or resin and modern quartz) are common; authentication benefits from inspecting the movement, construction quality, and natural age/patina to avoid modern copies.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documents shown.
Condition:
Very good (light surface scuffs and patina to rays; functionality untested)
Identification Score: 95%
Distinctive sunburst/starburst form, VIALUX branding on the dial, and mid-century Arabic numerals and hands make the object clearly identifiable as a 1960s European sunburst wall clock.
Authenticity Score: 60%
Front view shows period-typical construction and wear, but without images of the reverse, movement, and hardware I cannot rule out a later reproduction with a retro dial. Movement, fasteners, and maker markings on the back would raise confidence.
Image Memory Note
Object: circular-dial wall clock with radiating sunburst. Materials/finish: gold-tone metallic rays; alternating long and short triangular rays with a smaller inner tier of thin rods between bezel and rays. Bezel: gilt ring. Dial: cream/light silver background; Arabic numerals 1–12 in black; small minute ticks; brand text at 12 o’clock reads “VIALUX” with the word “super” beneath; at 6 o’clock a small logo resembling a crown with radiating lines above a short horizontal line; no other legible text from the provided resolution. Hands: black hour and minute hands; thin red sweep seconds hand. Crystal: appears to be glass (curved reflection). Hanging: thin cord/wire visible above 12 o’clock suspends the clock. Condition details: mild surface scuffs and light patina visible on several rays; no major dents visible; bezel shows minor wear; dial appears clean with slight aging/toning. Background: dark gray wall. No view of reverse side, movement, or power source; functionality not confirmed.
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