This Schatz Royal Mariner ship’s bell clock features a robust brass case and a 24-hour dial marked with both standard and military time indications. Measuring about 7 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches tall, this mechanical clock was built for shipboard use, providing eight days of running time between windings.
The clock face is signed “Schatz Royal Mariner” and displays a ship’s bell motif at 6 o’clock, indicating its bell-striking mechanism. The case exhibits tarnishing and oxidation consistent with marine use, along with some surface scratches and patina. Some loose parts—visible behind a protective film on the dial—are likely clock-related fittings. The piece’s original mechanical movement and bell strike function make it collectible, though it appears to require some restoration.
This item exemplifies the functional craftsmanship of German marine chronometry and would appeal to collectors or maritime enthusiasts. No provenance is documented, but the Royal Mariner model is highly regarded for shipboard duty and collectible value.