-Zenith 1930 Art Deco Enameled Miniature Travel Alarm Clock In .925 Sterling
A miniature travel alarm clock designed by Zenith.
This is a gorgeous travel-carriage miniature alarm clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the company Zenith This antique little clock is exceptional and was created during the art deco period, back in the 1930. It was crafted with gorgeous very well proportionate geometric details in solid sterling silver .925/.999 and engraved with decorations. It is mounted in four pine's nut shaped sabots. The four main sides are embellished with a rectangular pattern which are decorated with applications of blue enamel. It is fitted at the reverse with a discreet hinged door to access the movement and set the alarm and the hour.
Dial: The dial is round, analog, manufactured in white porcelain with minutes in black and Arabic numerals, blackened iron hands, gold alarm hand and is signed Zenith Swiss Made.
Movement: Mechanical winding, 8 days, Alarm.
Weight: 302.80 Grams, (194.12 Dwt).
Measurements: 63.5 mm by 44.5 mm by 63.5 mm (2.5 x 1.75 x 2.5 Inches).
Hallmarks: The case is stamped with Swiss marks, the standing rampant bear mark for the assay and warranty of the silver and the maker's mark. Signed, "ZENITH SWISS MADE 28 ARGENT 0.925 N0. 4340".
Zenith
This company is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel and is one of the oldest continuously operating watchmakers. Favre-Jacot invented the concept of "in house movements", believing that only through control of the entire watchmaking process could the highest quality be achieved. In 1865, at the age of 22, George Farve-Jacot begin manufacturing watches under his name at a small workshops in Le Locle, Switzerland. After witnessing the success of American watch companies Waltham and Elgin utilizing mass production to sell affordable and reliable timepieces, he invested heavily in his own company to create a vertically-integrated watchmaking operation, becoming the first manufacture d'horlogerie. At the 1900 Paris World's Fair, George Farve-Jacot & Co. was awarded the Grand Prix for their "Zenith" movement, so named because Farve-Jacot believed it represented the best of precision timekeeping. In 1911, the company was renamed after the prized movement.
Warranty: Clock has been professionally cleaned and serviced. Clock is in excellent working condition. The movement is guarantee for 12 months.
Collateral: This clock is accompanied by the original designer's fitted presentation box.
Condition: The overall condition of this clock is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gilt silver. The enamel has a small blemish at the opening. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D032424EENJ/8.977
