ORTF Vintage Hourriez Wall Clock 1960

Here is the famous and highly sought after ortf clock of the brand oto design christian houriez - "trophy" of 1960. It represents the sights of french television. Its tv-shaped frame, its starry spiral, its silver rays emanating from its center, gives it a very space-time look! A short story. On december 24, 1959, television (ortf) offers itself a christmas present a clock to celebrate the approach of the 1, 500, 000th viewer. The houriez clock allowed him to adjust his watch and to wait during interludes and technical interruptions of teletransmission. In very good condition. Original original coil and battery-powered electro-mechanical mechanism in excellent working condition. Pile aa. Note a small chipping on the inside edge. See photo. Size: Width 26 cm. Height 22 cm. Depth 5 cm.