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J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 1.25 X 1.50 Inches or Length 41cm X Diameter 32cm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber MIMO DIAL / HANDS: Original with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a truly unique watch from the 1930's produced for the renowned house of Caldwell, one of Americas oldest jewelry companies. The case is done in solid gold with a Japanese mountain theme. The workmanship is excellent and so is the overall condition. Mimo was founded by Otto Graef around 1889, MIMO is an acronym for Manufacture Internationale de Montres en Or. In 1928 Otto Graef bought the Girard Perregaux Watch Company which is now renowned worldwide. In the 1930's and 40's Mimo was marketed in Europe and Perregaux was marketed in America. Eventually though the company decided to develop the Perregaux brand universally. Mimo was eventually phased out but today remains legendary for its innovations and historical significance.
  • Creator:
    J.E. Caldwell & Co. (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Diameter: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2091stDibs: LU5895231485112
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