-Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling

Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin.

Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in Lucerne Switzerland by the E Gübelin & Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1925. The craftsmanship of this boudoir clock is exceptional, crafted in a squared shape in solid sterling silver .935/.999 with polished finish. It is mounted in four round sabots and the four sides of the case are embellished with a gorgeous engine turned Guilloche designs, which are topped with applications of vivid pink color glass enamel. Fitted at the back with a concealed hinged door with a snap lock to access the movement.

Movement: Swiss, Mechanical, manual winding, 8 days, fifteen 15 jewels, two 2 adjustments and signed, SWISS E. GUBELIN LUCERNE.

Dial: The dial is square, gilded analog with black Arabic numerals inside a black linear frame and blued steel Breguet hands. Signed, E. GUBELIN LUCERN SWISS.

Case: Squared in .935 sterling silver with guilloche and pink enamel and beveled square glass.

Weight: 161.95 Grams, (103.85 Dwt).

Measurements: 51 mm by 34 mm by 53 mm (2.0 x 1.34 x 2.09 Inches).

Hallmarks: The case is fully stamped in and out with pre-1933 Swiss marks, the maker's mark, the Swiss mark of the standing bear for the assay of the .935 silver, the four digits serial numbers for the case, and signed in full, "GUBELIN STERLING SILVER ARGENT .935 SWISS 2793 STYLU".

Gubelin

The company was founded in 1854 when Mauritz Breitschmid opened a watchmaker's shop on the Pfistergasse in Lucerne. a few years later, in 1861, Eduard Jakob Gübelin was born in eastern Switzerland. he subsequently moved to Lucerne and was apprenticed to the watchmaker Mauritz Breitschmid. The year 1886 marked a special occasion in the young watchmaker's life as Eduard Jakob Gübelin married bertha Sophia Breitschmid, the daughter of his old master. In the same year, the two men became business partners, managing the growing company together. In the 1920s Gübelin opened its own jewelry atelier and at the same time set up a small gemological laboratory so that it could test -and be sure of the authenticity- of the stones its jewelers used. It also continued making and repairing fine watches for a discerning clientele, developing a reputation that soon reached throughout Europe and overseas. Since 1854, the house of Gübelin has always been in the hands of the family and led by a family member throughout time the Gübelin family carefully nurtured its traditions. It kept the company’s core values alive and passed them on to the next generation which contributed to the success and growth of the Swiss house.

Guilloché 

This technique is used in fine jewelry to enhance the appearance of brooches, rings and pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue.

Note: The case and the clock movement has been professionally cleaned and serviced. Clock is in excellent working condition. The silver has not been polished to preserve the patina, in original excellent antique condition.

Collateral: This clock is accompanied by the original designer's fitted leather box.

Condition: The overall condition of this clock is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. The enamel is in perfect condition. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D041124ENMH/4.853