Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia Perfume Travel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1930
This perfume-style travel clock was manufactured in Switzerland circa 1930 by Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia. The object features a rectangular brass case with a green marble center and measures 24 x 18.5 cm.
The dial is crafted from pink mother-of-pearl and is adorned with gold-painted radial Arabic numerals, complemented by an interior gold floral decorative panel. Time is indicated by brass and blue-painted Breguet hands. The clock is powered by a 35 mm movement incorporating an English lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and an index regulator. The winding crown is concealed beneath the bottle-top portion of the case.
The back of the clock is engraved with the signature "Le Numero 7 De Juvenia" and "Importe de Suisse." Both the case and movement are signed by Didisheim, with additional signatures for Juvenia present on the case.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1930
- Type
- Travel clock
- Maker
- Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co, for Juvenia
- Movement
- 35 mm English lever
- Dimensions
- 24 x 18.5 cm
- Signatures
- Didisheim and Juvenia
- Dial material
- Pink mother-of-pearl
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case construction
- Rectangular brass with green marble center
- Maker / attribution
- Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co, for Juvenia
Design
- Visible features
- • The clock is designed to mimic the appearance of a perfume bottle. • The dial features a central rectangular panel with floral motifs. • The crown is located at the top under a removable brass cap. • The case construction integrates a green marble central element.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The clock bears signatures from both the manufacturer and the retailer. According to the auction description, both the case and the movement are signed by Didisheim, while the case also includes a signature for Juvenia. The reverse side of the object features an inscription identifying the model as "Le Numero 7 De Juvenia." The piece is identified as being imported from Switzerland. The auction documentation provides a grading for the condition of the case, movement, and dial, though specific history of ownership prior to the sale is not mentioned.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The object is constructed as a rectangular brass travel clock designed with the aesthetic of a perfume bottle. It features a green marble center element, with a functional brass crown positioned at the top of the unit, concealed beneath a brass cap. The dial is composed of pink mother-of-pearl and is marked with radial Arabic numerals painted in gold. The dial design includes a central panel featuring gold floral ornamentation. Timekeeping is facilitated by brass and blue-painted Breguet-style hands. The housing measures 24 x 18.5 centimeters, providing a substantial form factor for a travel timepiece of this era.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The clock is equipped with a 35 mm movement. Technical components include an English lever escapement and a monometallic balance. The regulation of the movement is performed via an index regulator, and it includes a self-compensating flat balance spring. The auction house suggests that the movement requires an overhaul, noting the current condition of the mechanical system as a grade 3. No further details regarding the caliber or specific functions beyond timekeeping are provided.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description reports that an overhaul is recommended.
- Research required: The internal mechanisms and condition of the movement are not visible in the provided imagery.