-Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer.
An exceptional boudoir desk clock, made in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian period, back in the 1910. The craftsmanship of this clock is exceptional and was made with gorgeous neo-classic patterns at by the Viennese silversmith Richard Silverer. This beautiful desk clock was crafted in solid sterling silver .950/.999 and mount in a rectangular base with four round sabots. The neoclassic design composition is reinforced by two thin columns centering the round dial and is topped with a curved French roof pediment. The entire case is embellished with a fabulous engine turned guilloché design, which is topped with applications of vivid yellow and white enamels.
Dial: The dial is round, made of guilloche and enamel with gilded dots and Arabic numbers. Blued steel Breguet hands.
Movement: Swiss, Mechanical 8 days, manual winding with integral key wound from the back.
Weight: 214.95 Grams, (137.85 Dwt).
Measurements: 48.26 mm by 31.75 mm by 75 mm (1.90 x 1.25 x 2.95 Inches).
Hallmarks: The case is stamped with multiple pre-1922 Austrian marks; three times with the maker's mark RS inside a V clipped cartouche, which is associated to Richard Silverer, the mark A for Vienna with the number 1 for the assay of the .950/.999 silver.
Austrian Hungarian Empire Silver Hallmarks 1872-1922
In 1872 the alphanumeric code identifying the town control office was reinstated inside the "Diana" or "small piece" hallmarks. Between 1872-1922 the code was also added inside the "Diana head" or "small pieces". The letter for the town or city was added to the mark. in this case A for the city of Vienna, used between 1867 and the 1922, when the Austro-Hungarian empire was dissolved.
The Edwardian era
Like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
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.
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 great condition. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D040124CSRK/6.372
