Wittner Maelzel Pyramid Metronome with Bell in Simulated Walnut Grain

Key Details

• Item: Vintage Mechanical Pendulum Metronome with Bell

• Maker / Brand: Wittner

• Origin: West Germany

• Year / Era: Circa 1960s–1980s

• Type: Mechanical Wind-Up Pyramid Metronome

• Materials: Reddish-brown timber-finish case with metal mechanical components

• Tempo Range: 40–208 beats per minute

• Features: Adjustable pendulum and mechanical bell

• Markings: Wittner trademark and “Made in W. Germany”

• Operational Status: Tested and working

📖 A Little Piece of Musical History

Before electronic timing devices became commonplace, the rhythmic ticking of a mechanical metronome was a familiar sound in music rooms, piano studios and homes around the world.

This vintage West German Wittner metronome captures that tradition with its classic pyramid silhouette, attractive timber finish and traditional mechanical design.

Featuring an adjustable pendulum and an operating bell mechanism, this charming piece provides the familiar ticking rhythm that has accompanied generations of musicians learning their craft.

Equally appealing as a functional musical accessory or a nostalgic display piece.

Condition

Good vintage condition – tested and working.

This genuine vintage Wittner metronome has been tested and demonstrates the following:

• Pendulum operates at different tempo settings, with visible changes in movement speed.

• Mechanical ticking mechanism operates.

• Bell successfully sounds on every fourth beat when set to the four-beat setting.

• Attractive reddish-brown exterior with minor surface wear consistent with age.

• Original Wittner branding and tempo scale remain visible.

• Some dust and minor signs of age are visible around the mechanism.

Video demonstrations of the operating mechanism and bell are available.

Please note that although the mechanism has been tested and is operational, its precision has not been independently calibrated against a professional timing instrument.

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📦 Postage & Handling

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