Name: Hermés Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Leather Stitched Desk Clock
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Hermés Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Leather Stitched Desk Clock

View Similar Items

Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Clock Model No. 486

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Brass Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre, Desk Clock, Atmos Prestige, Limited Edition, 1980s

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Poissons Brass and Glass Atmos Clock

About the Item

A very fine and unusual luxury desk clock designed by Herme's Paris and manufactured by Jaeger LeCoultre in Switzerland. The 8 day desk clock with brass dial sits in a stunning hand-stitched leather case. Although not signed, these clocks are well known as a collaboration between Hermés Paris and Jaeger LeCoultre. This stylish Mid Century clock would look wonderful on any table, desk or mantelpiece. The clock has been fully overhauled in our workshop. About Jaeger LeCoultre Jaeger LeCoultre is synonymous with prestige and precision as well as innovation. In 1903, Paris-based watchmaker to the French Navy, Edmond Jaeger, challenged Swiss manufacturers to develop and produce the ultra-thin movements that he had invented. Jacques-David LeCoultre, Antoine's grandson who was responsible for production at LeCoultre & Cie., accepted the challenge, giving rise to a collection of ultra-thin pocket watches, including the thinnest in the world in 1907, equipped with the LeCoultre Calibre 145. The same year, French jeweller Cartier, one of Jaeger's clients, signed a contract with the Parisian watchmaker under which all Jaeger movements for a period of fifteen years would be exclusive to Cartier. The movements were produced by LeCoultre. Edmond Jaeger also acquired the patent for the atmospherically driven clock Atmos from its inventor Jean-Léon Reutter and licensed it to LeCoultre from 1936 for France, and in 1937 for Switzerland. The collaboration between Jaeger and LeCoultre led to the company being officially renamed Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937.

Creator:
Jaeger-LeCoultre (Clockmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 2.15 in (5.47 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Leather
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
Repaired: The clock has been fully overhauled (serviced) in our workshop. Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of the clock is of a very high standard.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6577231215902

Shop All Jaeger-LeCoultre

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.

More From This Seller

View All

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish on a table, mantelpiece of desk. The stylish Jaeger LeCoultre logo is v...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

$3,382

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk. Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and it almost appears to be floating within the lucite. Owners of these iconic clocks...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

$3,382

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Clock Model No. 486

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre mid century Marina eight day clock with a detailed naturalistic design. With a polished gilt brass and lucite case with a black background, this clock i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Clock Model No. 486

$4,073

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Poissons Brass and Glass Atmos Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid-century Marina 'Poissons' Atmos clock with gilded fishes to the front and sides. This piece looks wonderful on a desk in a study, or on a mantelpiece ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Poissons Brass and Glass Atmos Clock

$6,213

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Glass Skeleton Clock No. 508

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A beautiful brass and glass mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, with a floating Baguette movement set in a rectangular glass and polished brass case. The gilt brass case has stylish be...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Glass Skeleton Clock No. 508

$3,175

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish in any setting. The beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and watch the balance staff turn. This delightful Mid Century...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420

$3,313

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock

$1,800

A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

A 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

Materials

Steel

A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre

$2,160

Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Norwich, GB

Jaeger -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

Materials

Onyx

Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Clock

$2,140

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement suspended behind glass. The case of gilded brass has a brushed finish, with the bat...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

$3,230

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement suspended behind convex glass. The bezel is of gilded brass with a white enamel sur...

Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

$3,893

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Brass Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Countryside, IL

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Brass Clock This clock measures: 8 wide x 6 deep x 9 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We do...

Category