Hermès Brass Desk Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960's/1970's
Maker / issuer
HermèsThis desk clock, attributed to Hermès, is constructed with a brushed brass case featuring two hinged doors. When closed, the front of the doors displays a prominent, centered "H" logo, which serves as a handle.
Upon opening the doors, a square dial is revealed, featuring a patterned, brown-toned, "Tigereye style" finish. The hour markers consist of hand-enameled Roman numerals integrated directly into the brushed brass framing surrounding the central dial. The timepiece is signed "Hermès Paris" on the dial, which also includes the word "Quartz." The rear of the clock features an engraved horse-drawn carriage emblem. The clock measures approximately 5-3/8 inches in length, 2 inches in width, and 6-1/2 inches in height.
It is numbered 1792 on the case and contains a Swiss movement bearing the number 1747261. The dating is provided as circa 1960s to 1970s.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Desk clock
- Maker
- Hermès
- Dating
- 1960's/1970's
- Dimensions
- 5-3/8" L x 2" W x 6-1/2" H
- Case Finish
- Brushed brass
- Case Number
- 1792
- Dial Finish
- Tigereye style
- Place recorded
- France
- Movement Number
- 1747261
- Maker / attribution
- Hermès
Design
- Visible features
- • Integrated Roman numeral hour markers on the brass front panel • Central H-shaped handle on the exterior of the closed doors • Engraved Hermes carriage logo on the rear casing door • Textured brown dial surface resembling tigereye stone
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The interior dial of the clock presents a distinct aesthetic, described as a "Tigereye style" surface, which provides a dark, mottled brown appearance behind the golden hands. The hour markers are applied directly to the surrounding brushed brass panel rather than the dial surface itself. The markers are executed in Roman numerals and finished with hand-applied enamel. The dial itself bears the printed signature "HERMES PARIS" and the text "QUARTZ," indicating the nature of the internal timekeeping system. The movement is of Swiss origin and carries a specific production number.
- Case and Exterior Design
- The desk clock is housed in a brushed brass case featuring a two-door design. The exterior doors are joined at the center by a vertically oriented "H" handle, which functions as the primary visual identifier for the object. The metal surfaces are finished with a brushed texture consistent across the doors and the bordering frame. The rear of the case is decorated with an engraved signature mark. According to the auction description, this consists of an engraved horse-drawn carriage logo, a design element associated with the brand mentioned in the listing.
- Identification and Attribution
- The object is catalogued as a vintage piece attributed to the French brand Hermès. The identification is supported by the branding on the dial, the H-shaped hardware on the case, and the engraved carriage logo on the rear of the clock. The auction records provide specific identifying numbers for the piece, with a case number of 1792 and a movement serial number of 1747261. The dating is estimated by the source to span the 1960s to the 1970s.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1792
- 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: Material of the dial is described as 'Tigereye style' rather than genuine tiger's eye stone
- Research required: Dating remains a broad estimate rather than a documented manufacture date