Lot 109 — Ball Wall Clock, Vitra Reedition Label
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Lot 109 — Ball Wall Clock, Vitra Reedition Label

George Nelson ball wall clock, Vitra reedition, bought new in the 1990s.

Artist
George Nelson design; Vitra Design Museum reedition, bought new in the 1990s
Dimensions
approx. 13 in diameter
Materials
Painted wood balls, brass spokes, metal case, quartz movement (AA battery)
From the Captain's Log

I picked up this George Nelson ball clock back in the 90s. It's one of those Vitra reeditions. You know, it's got that great design with the orange balls and black hands. Honestly, I'm only selling because I'm out of wall space. It's been a reliable timekeeper, which is more than I can say for some of the other clocks I've had over the years. It's got that classic look that never really goes out of style. Runs on a simple AA battery, so it's easy to keep it ticking.

— The Captain, Whaleworx

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Description

A George Nelson ball wall clock featuring an orange center disc, black hands, and twelve orange balls on brass spokes. The back label reads “George Nelson Wallclocks Reedition, Vitra Design Museum, (c) Jacqueline Nelson”, attesting to its reedition by Vitra. Purchased new in the 1990s, it has diligently kept time ever since.

This clock runs on a single AA battery, with the movement and hanging keyhole clearly visible in the photos. It stands as a testament to modern design, much like the steady rhythm of the Red Line through the South Loop.

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