-Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver
Travel purse folding watch designed by Juvenia.
A very unusual high style travel-purse folding watch, created in Switzerland by the Juvenia Watch Co., back in the 1925. Crafted in solid gilt .925/.999 sterling silver with exceptional fine art deco navy blue enamel toped with multi-color enamels. Completely foldable and fitted with a movable decorative handle with a push button as a security lock. This antique travel watch is quite unique in its design. It is not only a travel clock to display in a table, but a watch pendant as well. The combination of the two is hard to come by. This art deco, valise-like watch dates to the middle of the 1920's.
Dial: Rectangular gilt Metal with Arabic numerals and black hands. Signed Juvenia.
Movement: Mechanical, 15 Jewel, pendant wind and set nickel bridge plate signed Juvenia.
Case: Silver with gilt, with navy blue enamel topped by multi-Color enamels. Signed Juvenia, reference 10945.
Weight: 41.45 Grams, (26.57 Dwt).
Measurements: Close is 34 mm by 47 mm BY 11 mm (1.34 x 1.85 x 0.43 Inches) and open is 34 mm by 47 mm BY 28 mm (1.34 x 1.85 x 1.10 Inches).
Hallmarks Stamped with Swiss control marks and the French import mark of the swan; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "JUVENIA MFG SWISS FAB SUISSE 0.925 STERLING SILVER ARGENT DORE 10945".
Juvenia
This is a luxury Swiss watch manufacturer located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. It is one of the few Swiss watch companies to have manufactured watches without interruption since its creation. The brand is currently owned by Hong Kong group Asia Commercial Holdings Ltd. Juvenia was founded in 1860 by Jacques Didisheim-Goldschmidt in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Shortly after he relocated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, expecting better opportunities. Jacques' son, Bernard, later succeeded his father. In the 1880s, Juvenia produced one of the first ladies wristwatches. In 1914, Juvenia manufactured, at the time, the smallest movement constructed on a single level. Juvenia is known for its extraordinary, avant-garde, case designs, unusual time indications and architectural inspiration.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this purse travel clock is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P112323RRSJ/1.228
