Jaeger-LeCoultre World Time Desk Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1955
Maker / issuer
Jaeger-LeCoultreThis Jaeger-LeCoultre world-time desk clock dates to circa 1955. It is an 8-day going timepiece featuring a calendar function. The object is constructed with a circular, brushed and polished gilt brass case set on an inclined base and protected by a convex glass.
A lever on the exterior allows for quick date adjustment. The copper-colored dial is inclined and features painted baton indexes alongside applied faceted gilt quarter-hour indexes. The display includes a 24-hour disc and an outer rotating dial inscribed with the names of 36 world cities and countries. The clock is powered by the manual-wind caliber 228 movement, which is finished with fausses cotes decoration and incorporates 17 jewels.
Time is indicated by gilt dauphine hands. The clock measures 16 cm in diameter and is signed on the dial. The condition is reported as good with minor spots on the dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1955
- Dial
- Inclined copper-colored
- Type
- World time desk clock
- Maker
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Jewels
- 17
- Diameter
- 16 cm
- Movement
- Cal. 228
- Functions
- 8-day, world-time, calendar
- Case Material
- Gilt brass
- Maker / attribution
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Visible features
- • Inclined copper-colored dial with 24-hour display • Rotating outer disc listing 36 world cities and locations • Gilt brass case body with brushed and polished finishes • Integrated calendar aperture located at the 3 o'clock position
- Case and Dial Design
- The clock is housed in a circular case made of brushed and polished gilt brass, designed with an inclined base for desktop placement. The dial is protected by a convex glass cover. A mechanical lever located on the case facilitates quick adjustment for the calendar function. The inclined dial is colored in a brushed copper tone. It displays time using painted baton indexes and applied faceted gilt indexes at the quarter-hour positions. The world-time function is presented through a 24-hour disc and an outer rotating dial which is printed with the names of 36 distinct world cities and countries. Time is read via gilt dauphine hands.
- Movement and Mechanics
- The timepiece is powered by the caliber 228 movement, which provides an 8-day power reserve. The movement is constructed with 17 jewels and nickel plating. It features fausses cotes decoration across the plates. Technical components within the movement include a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a flat balance spring. Regulation is achieved through a standard index regulator.
- Condition and Attribution
- The Jaeger-LeCoultre desk clock is attributed to circa 1955. The auction house provides a grading report, characterizing the overall condition as good, noting the movement as 'Good' and the case as 'Good Patinated'. Regarding the dial, the description reports it as 'Good' with slight spotting. The hands are stated to be original to the piece.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 102
- 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 exact country of manufacture is not stated in the source
- Research required: The source recommends an overhaul for the movement