Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
About the Item
- Creator:Jaeger-LeCoultre (Clockmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1938
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Some light surface scratches to the chrome pillars. Some slight transfer loss to the odd numeral.
- Seller Location:Devon, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2447336344262
Jaeger-LeCoultre
The exquisite art of watchmaking is on display in the distinctive designs of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Swiss manufacturer is celebrated for its striking Art Deco–era antique clocks, while its range of sumptuous luxury watches spans the gamut of modern design, each one a time capsule of its period.
Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833 by watchmaker Antoine LeCoultre in the Vallée de Joux of the Swiss mountains. LeCoultre was also an inventor who, in 1844, created the millionomètre. As the first instrument to measure thousandths of a millimeter with total accuracy, it refined the meticulous watchmaking process. By 1866, LeCoultre's son, Elie LeCoultre, took over the business. He revolutionized watchmaking by bringing all 180 skills involved in the trade into one workshop: LeCoultre & Cie Manufacture.
By 1903, the company had passed to Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-David LeCoultre. He created a signature line of ultra-thin watches in partnership with Edmond Jaeger, a French watchmaker who specialized in flat watch cases. In 1907, Louis Cartier signed a contract with Jaeger so that Cartier would have movements for its popular timepieces produced exclusively at LeCoultre in Switzerland. This era saw the debut of Cartier’s Santos as well as its Tank watch.
Watchmakers at Jaeger-LeCoultre began to experiment with the Art Deco style that had encompassed the 1920s and the 1930s. At the time, there were many influences that led to the creation of Art Deco jewelry, while the cases of Art Deco clocks featured architectural details and saw an integration of materials such as brass, glass and marble. Iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre designs from this era include the 1928 Atmos clock and the Reverso watch. Stylish and practical, the coveted Reverso watch features a case that you can flip to protect the watch face.
During the 1950s and '60s, Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmakers continued the manufacturer’s tradition of prioritizing practical reliability. In 1958, the company introduced the robust and durable Geophysic watch collection. The Memovox Polaris, an alarm-equipped dive watch one could wear underwater, followed in 1968.
The best-known timepiece in the company's modern collection is the Master Control watch, unveiled in 1992. It symbolizes a return to the thin style and performance-first ethic of classic Jaeger-LeCoultre. In 2018, the watchmaker also launched the Polaris collection. Inspired by the original Memovox, the series features a sporty, elegant and contemporary look.
Find vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Barnstaple, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Art Deco Rare Miniature Alarm Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, c1930Located in Devon, EnglandThis is for a beautiful original and extremely stylish art deco desktop alarm clock made by Jaeger LeCoultre. It dates to the 30s, it has a 2 day movement and it has a green enamel b...Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
MaterialsMetal
- Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'By Smiths English Clock SystemsLocated in Devon, EnglandFor your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks from circa 1934. The chrome case was moulded in aluminium. The glass has black numerals on a...Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsChrome, Aluminum
- Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'By Smiths English Clock SystemsLocated in Devon, EnglandFor your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks . The chrome case was moulded in aluminium. The glass has black numerals on a square silver ...Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsAluminum, Chrome
- Art Deco Rare Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, c1930sBy P.M. FavreLocated in Devon, EnglandFor your consideration is this super rare Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the first battery operated clocks of the 1930s. The frosted g...Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsGlass, Wood
- 1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by NelticBy NelticLocated in Devon, EnglandVery distinctive and stylish looking English Art Deco electric clock by the Neltic clock company, now converted to quartz battery so will work...Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsBrass
- 1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, FranceBy BlangyLocated in Devon, EnglandOne of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals are the epitome of Art Deco. The whole body of the clock is chrome which rests on ...Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsChrome
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel ClockBy Jaeger-LeCoultreLocated in Norwich, GBJaeger-LeCoultre mystery clock in a Lucite case with beautiful chinoiserie decoration featuring a bird in flight and standing on a gilded stepped bas...Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Mantel Clocks
MaterialsLucite
- Art Deco Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre Ghiso, Rare, 1930sBy Jaeger-LeCoultre, GhisoLocated in Buenos Aires, OlivosArt Deco table / desk / mantel clock. We've had this Art Deco beauty fully serviced by an horologist and so comes to you in full working order. History Jaeger-LeCoultre (French pro...Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsMetal
- Atmos Jaeger Lecoultre Rare Table ClockBy Jaeger-LeCoultreLocated in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaAtmos Jaeger lecoultre rare table clock table clock with perpetual motion invented by jean reutter in 1928 This watch is circa 1940 pink plat...Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsBronze
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos ClockBy Jaeger-LeCoultreLocated in Norwich, GBJaeger-LeCoultre Gold plated Atmos clock with rouge round dial and Arabic baton numerals. Ruby jewelled movement signed ‘Jaeger-Le-Coultre’ with os...Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mantel Clocks
MaterialsBrass
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm ClockBy Jaeger-LeCoultreLocated in Norwich, GBJaeger -LeCoultre Alarm clock Fine quality gold plated strut case with raised engine turned ‘swirl’ effect rectangle holding the oval dial with baton m...Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss More Clocks
MaterialsOnyx
- A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultreBy Jaeger-LeCoultreLocated in Amersham, GBA desk clock in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk made by LeCoultre with an 8 day movement in the base, a crisp silvered dial and gilded numerals and batons set beneath a perspex obelisk. The black lacquered base has gilt mounts that continue the theme and repeat on all four sides. This is an extremely handsome small clock ideal as a gift or use as a desk clock, the dial is visible through the obelisk, the fine fully jewelled LeCoultre eight day movement is wound from the base, dating from the 1960's this mid century clock...Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Egyptian Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsSteel
