Sure, Analog:Shift is a business built around the love of watches — mostly mechanical watches. But, in essence, it’s our love for timepieces and timekeeping in general that are the common themes throughout the items we procure. And that includes the love of clocks in general: pocket watches, travel clocks, and more. 

After all, in the couple hundred years before the First World War, personal timekeeping was all about the pocket watch, and before that, it was larger clocks that were front and center, horologically. We still believe a good clock — such as a classic travel model from the 1920s or 1930s — has a place in the watch lover’s collection.

This particular timepiece is a vintage travel alarm clock made by Swiss watchmaker Angelus for American retailer Tiffany & Co. Dating to the 1950s, it’s a stunning time capsule of an object, evocative and beautiful. Housed in a 3.34”  x  3.54” x 1.45” chromed-plated, rectangular brass Art Deco case with an acrylic crystal, it features a satin silver radium dial with luminous Arabic indices, an outer ‘railroad’ minute track, a matching, blued steel ‘sword’ handset with a stainless steel alarm indicator hand, and both the Angelus and Tiffany wordmarks. 

Powering this handsome piece is a 15-jewel mechanical movement with an 8-day power reserve, which was common in high-end clocks of the time. Whether you’re looking for an accent piece in your own home or for a gift for a friend, this Angelus X Tiffany clock is an appropriate and classic choice.