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Ticks when wound, case 20 inches long, 9.5 wide and 4.25 deep. AI had a lot to say about this clock: The Velma Suchard clock is a highly collectible, early 20th-century antique advertising wall clock commissioned by the famous Swiss chocolatier Suchard to promote its "Velma" brand of dark chocolate. These pieces are quintessential examples of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) commercial design from the era.Key Characteristics & FeaturesManufacturer: The mechanical inner workings (movement) were typically manufactured by prominent clockmakers of the era, most notably the German company Junghans.Design & Aesthetics: They generally feature a painted or white-lacquered wooden case with an integrated reverse-painted glass panel (hinterglasbild). The imagery usually depicts romanticized, Jugendstil-style scenes of children, elegant women, or alpine motifs alongside stylized text advertising Chocolat Suchard and its flagship bars like Velma, Milka, and Noisette.The Dial: Most variants showcase an ivory-colored or celluloid inset dial signed with "Velma Suchard" or "Cacao Suchard," featuring classic black Roman numerals and ornate metal spade hands