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Swedish Federation Clock

A clock with clear Swedish institutional identity and mechanical similarities to Koopman, but no securely identified complete-clock maker.

Swedish Federation clock with federation emblems on its dials.From the Collection of Igor Ivanyk

Institutional Name

Collectors use 'Swedish Federation' because of the dial markings or association, but no contemporary source has confirmed this as an official model name.

Koopman-Like Components

The movements and faces closely resemble those used in Koopman clocks from the mid-1940s through the late 1950s, suggesting shared sourcing or rebranding.

Documented Use

A photograph of Swedish champion Börje Jansson around 1972 supports serious Swedish chess use, though it does not establish the date of manufacture.

Historical Significance

The clock's Swedish institutional identity is secure at the level of use and branding; its exact manufacturing chain remains open.

Related Records

Sweden · Sources