A well-known early 1900th ‘Federation’ Chess Clock from Fattorini & Sons (Bradford). An open mahogany case, Roman numerals, wooden rocker arm and brass handle make this Timer look absolutely stunning! Its movements are originating from the ‘Badische Uhrenfabrik AG’, which is also recognizable from the ‘Made in Baden’ statement on the clock face. Given model might have been produced before 1909 (as afterwards Fattorini & Sons logo has been already extended with ‘Ltd’). A stamp on the bottom of the clock evidences its maintenance in 1934. Federation Timers (along with a Tanner and Jacques) were actively advertised and used for the majority of central British chess tournaments in the early 1900th (photos: Edith Michell vs. Gertrude Anderson, British Ladies Chess Championship, ~1921).