Original Listing Description

eBay This listing is for a RARE Antique WW1 Polish Clock By J.J. Uszynski in New Jersey, with a great Art Deco / Nouveau style all around. This clock was made to honor Haller's Blue Army: Across the top of clock is the Cross of Polish Soldiers from America (Krzyz Zolnierzy Polskich z Ameryki). The cross was instituted by order of Jozef Pilsudski in 1920 to honor Polish volunteers from Canada and the United States who came to Poland to defend the newly emerged Republic. It has a brass plated metal case with a fantastic art deco / art nouveau design packed with details and symbolism. More on the symbols in the next paragraph. It is in close to working condition, see further down for exact details. With minimal tinkering it would likely work great. It is an excellent and very hard to find item for collectors, display / decor, gifting, and more. On the clock you can see a bronze arrow / cross with flames between the arms which is holding the names of the places where American volunteers were present; SZAMPANIA (Champagne) : LWOW (Lviv) : WOLYN (Volyn : POMORZE (Pomerania). The arms themselves bear the following inscription SWOIM ZOLNIERZOM Z AMERYKI OSWOBO DZONA POLSKA - (The Liberated Poland To Her Soldiers From America). The Haller Army, the Blue Army (Blekitna Armia), and also as the Polish Legion in France. The Blue Army (they wore horizon blue French uniforms) were the Polish-American contribution to the forces on the western front in WWI. Made up of volunteers of recent Polish immigrants to the United States, they initially fought under the French, but they later fought in the name of Poland and for the ultimate goal of Polish independence. By the war's end this force was officially recognized as the independent Polish Army, led by General Jozef Haller. It is in good condition for its age. It currently is not steadily running, sometimes when moved it will start up but stops shortly after. I suspect the reason for this is a bad timing spring, if you look in the photos it has a replaced pin to hold the tension, and it looks like it was damaged in the process. It really wants to run, and I believe with the mere replacement of that spring, it would function perfectly. The minute hand is included but detached, I have not tried to re-attach it for fear of causing damage, the hour hand may be loose too. I have not seen any other missing or damaged components. Case has some wear in places, but a nice patina. I have not cleaned it overly to avoid damage to the patina and plating. The paper or early cardboard face has some damage, it looks like it got wet at one point. It would likely still work fine, but could be replaced. Thank you for your consideration, reasonable offers aways considered. Comes as shown, please see photos for details and measurements. Comes packed with care insured in shipment. (Condition: Parts Only)

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