Jaeger LeCoultre France 1928 Art Deco Luxhora Cylindrical Desk Clock And Lamp

Desk Lamp and Clock designed by Jacques-David LeCoultre.

An extremely rare and one of a kind Luxhora desk lamp-clock, created in France during the art deco period. This piece was as designed by Edmond Jaeger and manufactured by Jacques LeCoultre. This model is most probably a prototype from the series of Luxora made in the late 1920's period. Crafted in chrome plated steel, mounted in an octagonal beveled white marble base and a frosted glass shade. It is fitted with a LeCoultre 8 days manual winding movement, with a double set of Arabic numerals and 24 hours. The hidden underbase is carved from black wood which is covered by the chrome plated piece, is attached by three screws.

Weight: 4.5 Pounds.

Measurements: The base diameter is 171.45 mm and the height is 273.05 mm (6.75 x 10.75 Inches).

Hallmarks Marked with the maker's mark and signed. "LECOULTRE MADE IN FRANCE".

Edmond Jaeger was a French businessman and watchmaker active from 1880 through 1922. He contributed to the development of the modern Jaeger-LeCoultre company, which shares his name. Edmond Jaeger was born in 1858 in Alsace. He established a watchmaking workshop in Paris in 1880, and began delivering chronometers to the French navy in 1890. In 1903, Jaeger met Jacques-David LeCoultre, grandson of Charles Antoine LeCoultre, in Paris. Jaeger and LeCoultre began a life-long collaboration, producing ultra-thin and complicated luxury watches. Indeed, it was Jaeger who challenged LeCoultre to begin producing ultra-thin movements. This collaboration was so successful that Jaeger signed a 14 year exclusivity agreement in 1907 with Cartier agreeing to exclusively supply movements, manufactured by LeCoultre and finished by Jaeger.

Jaeger & LeCoultre During World War I, Jaeger and LeCoultre & Cie partnered to create aviation and automobile dials and controls for the allies. This became a major business for Jaeger, known for automobile gauges throughout the 20th century. Jaeger, operating from Paris, initially registered his patents in Switzerland through a Basle lawyer but established his own firm in Geneva in 1917. LeCoultre brought him into the administration of his firm around this time, and Jaeger reciprocated. In failing health, Edmond Jaeger gradually turned control of his firm over to Jacques Lebet. Working in Paris, Lebet oversaw the company's workshops until Jaeger's death in 1922. Lebet replaced Jaeger at his namesake firm, the Geneva operation of which was gradually incorporated into LeCoultre's. In 1937, LeCoultre's sales operation, based in Lausanne, was renamed “Société de Vente des Produits Jaeger-LeCoultre,” and this operation soon handled Vacheron Constantin's sales as well. The firm of Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to this day as part of the Richemont group.

Note: The regular luxora lamps and clocks series are composed by three different models that were produced between the 1930 and 1940. The models are; the domed partner desk, the domed duoface and the iconic illuminated mappemonde. We was not able to locate any other model like this one.

Note: The electric lamp is in working condition, was tested with a cable but the original is missing. Technically this highly collectible piece is for decoration purpose. The electric elements should be revised and tested by a certified electrician.

Note: Extremely rare and most probably unique.

Condition: The overall condition of this piece is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. The clock movement has been serviced for accuracy. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R0000ACEM/.4074