Jaeger Le-Coultre Hand Painted Skeleton Enamel "Koi Fish" Ref. 491 Desk Clock

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Jaeger Le-Coultre Hand Painted Skeleton Enamel "Koi Fish" Ref. 491 Desk Clock

About the Item

JAEGER-LECOULTRE RARE DOUBLE PANEL "KOI Fish" MOTIF TABLE CLOCK , Ref. 491 "KOI" made for the Japanese market The present clock is an extremely rare Jaeger Lecoultre Skeletonized Hand Painted Enamel Desk clock from the 60s. It is part of an extremely limited series where Jaeger Lecoultre produced a wide range of different motifs from caravelles to fish to create decorative clocks in various designs. Very few of these are still found today and for the true Jaeger Lecoultre clock collector this is certainly a trophy to find. Accompanied by the original box, the clock is in perfect working condition with little to no wear to the enamel and outside case. Additionally, the mechanism has been serviced and cleaned and keeps proper time. Additional Catalog Details: Made circa 1963. Fine and extremely rare, gold-plated brass and glass, 8-day going table clock with two hand-painted enamel panels designed as KOI Fish & Coral motif made for the asian market. Accompanied by the original Jaeger Lecoultre box. Rectangular, polished and brushed gold-plated brass framework, flanking the clock on each enamel "koi" panel with black background surrounding a skeletonized 8 day movement.. - Dial with applied polished and brushed gold-plated brass hour indexes. The movement: The Gold-plated Dauphine hands. Cal. 201, baguette, 16 jewels, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The exterior: -Glass signed, base punched with the reference number. - Rectangular, polished and brushed gold-plated brass framework, flanking the clock on each side a hand enameled "Koi & coral" panel with black background. -Glass crystal protecting dial with applied polished and brushed gold-plated brass hour indexes. Gold-plated Dauphine hands. Measurements: Dimensions 20 x 15 cm *For similar reference , see LOT 269 Geneva, 10 May 2015 Antiquorum : Price realized 6300 CHF

Creator:
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Metal:
Brass
Dimensions:
Height: 6 in (152.4 mm)Width: 7.5 in (190.5 mm)Depth: 4 in (101.6 mm)
Style:
Modern
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960-1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The clock has been recently serviced and is in perfect working condition with the original presentation box.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU121236552191

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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.

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