-Germany 1935 Art Deco Money Clip With Watch In 18Kt Gold Bakelite And Turquoises

Mechanical money clip with clock.

Fabulous and very unusual piece, created in Europe during the art deco period back in the 1935. This rare money-clip brooch, was most probably made in Germany or Switzerland. It was crafted in Bakelite-Catalin, with ribbed ends and is attached with parts made up in solid yellow of 18 karats. The piece is designed with great geometric patterns and can be stand in a table or a desk. It is fitted with a hinged mechanical tension clip which is properly working. Can be used as a clip brooch in a bag or dress, or as a money clip to hold any kind of currency notes.

As additional note, an identical piece is well known made by the house of Cartier in Paris, please see the attached illustration below, only for comparison purpose.

 Cartier Paris, 1930

Dial: Rectangular analog in white with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands.

Movement: Swiss mechanical hand winding.

Turquoises: Mount, with 2 panels of blue turquoises.

Weight: 18.95 Grams, (12.14 Dwt).

Measurements: 40 mm by 22 mm by 13 mm (1.57 x 0.87 x 0.51 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and the mark for the assay of the gold, "18CT"

Catalin

Catalin is the brand name for an early phenol plastic, similar to Bakelite, that was developed in 1927 for a variety of household and aesthetic purposes, including to be used as a medium for jewelry pieces of a variety of bright and colorful hues. These dyes were often brilliant hues of red, green, blue, amber or yellow, and many shades in between. By partially stirring them into the Catalin resin, a marbleized look with three-dimensional depth could be achieved. It also means that no two Catalin sets will have exactly the same marble pattern. So finally, while Bakelite was used for items like insulators for electrical systems or handles on Deco-era toasters, for instance, Catalin was used for manufacturing varied jewelry, colorful radios, and other consumer goods widely collected today. Even so, the majority of these objects are described as Bakelite now.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this money-clip is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the Bakelite. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P092823CNMK/.4556