Vintage 1950s Chess Clock by the Jerger Clock Company

A fully working and original Jerger Chess Clock housed in an oak case. The clock was retailed by Koopmans in the Netherlands. In the 1950s this was one of the best chess clocks, together with the Koopmans chess clocks. No wonder Koopmans also retailed this chess clock. The older Jerger chess clocks are well recognizable at the heart shaped hole in the dial. The clock has a nice clockwork tick. The clock nicely compliments a good luxury chess set. The chess clock is complete, unrestored and in good condition.

Jerger Uhrenfabrik (Jerger clock factory)

The Jerger company was established in 1905 and began the production of watches and electrical components such as headphones and voltmeters. From 1920 on the company mainly produced table- and alarm clocks.

Very early also chess clocks were produced, which quickly gained fame because of its quality. At the Olympiad in Munich 1958, the Olympia model was introduced, which was produced in numerous variations and large quantities.The Jerger chess clocks were housed mostly in a tipped stable wooden oak case. The early versions could be personalized by engraving of a club or owner's name. In 1988 the Jerger company went bankrupt, however Markus Jerger tried to continue the production of alarm clocks and chess clocks, however in 1995 the company went bankrupt for a second and final time.