{"product_id":"1930s-plasschaert-no-3-belgium-pigeon-racing-clock-timer-chronometer-46578","title":"1930's Plasschaert No.3 Belgium Pigeon Racing Clock Timer Chronometer #46578","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake: A. Plasschaert (Wachtebeke, Belgium)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 3 Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pigeon Racing Clock \/ Chronometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1935–1939\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Oak, Heavy Brass, Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\/Region of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46578\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Refinements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Industrial Mechanical Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used \/ For Parts or Repair \/ Untested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA mid-to-late 1930s mechanical pigeon racing timer manufactured by A. Plasschaert in Wachtebeke, Belgium. This historic instrument was used to accurately log the flight arrival times of homing pigeons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeaturing serial number \u003cstrong\u003e46578\u003c\/strong\u003e neatly stamped into the case, this transitional Pre-WWII model boasts heavy brass internal movement plates, a brass-framed day\/time clock dial, and a solid oak case featuring classic finger-jointed\/dovetailed corners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Typography:\u003c\/strong\u003e The internal frame is deeply stamped with \u003cem\u003e\"Horloge Plasschaert (Système breveté)\"\u003c\/em\u003e. The front panel retains its original multilingual operational markings: \u003cem\u003e\"Duw \/ Press \/ Poussez\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Paperwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original paper instruction label (\u003cem\u003e\"Recommendations for setting the clock\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is affixed to the inside of the lid and remains largely intact and fully legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntact Glass Dials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the primary clock face and the top observation viewing ports retain their original thick glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5” Wide x 7-3\/8” Deep x 5.25” High.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is being sold \u003cstrong\u003eUNTESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAS-IS\u003c\/strong\u003e for parts, repair, restoration, or display.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original winding key is \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mechanical gear train and anti-tamper security features appear visually complete, clean, and free of heavy corrosion, but the mechanism is currently sitting locked at the starting \"Position 0\" as intended by the manufacturer before a race reset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oak case shows beautiful age-appropriate patina and minor scuffs, but remains structurally solid with no major splits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49214701666523,"sku":"8599261738871","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-02T135131.232.jpg?v=1788371526","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/1930s-plasschaert-no-3-belgium-pigeon-racing-clock-timer-chronometer-46578","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}