Léon Hatot ATO Electrique Art Deco Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1930-1935
This Art Deco electric mantel clock by Léon Hatot, model 'ATO Electrique', dates to circa 1930–1935 and features movement number 79 920. Constructed from etched glass, Bakelite, and chromium-plated metal, the clock rests on stepped geometric Bakelite side supports.
The rectangular dial features stylized Art Deco Arabic numerals, framed by etched striped borders on the glass panel, and contains a central aperture displaying portions of the battery-powered electromagnetic pendulum mechanism. Measuring 210 mm in height, 520 mm in width, and 105 mm in thickness, both the dial and movement bear signatures from the maker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1930-1935
- Type
- Electric mantel clock
- Brand
- Léon Hatot, Paris
- Model
- ATO Electrique
- Materials
- Glass, Bakelite and chromium-plated
- Dimensions
- 210 mm x 520 mm x 105 mm
- Place recorded
- France
- Movement Number
- 79 920
- Caliber Description
- 93 mm., electromagnetic pendulum, battery powered
- Maker / attribution
- Léon Hatot
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular clear glass body etched with vertical flanking stripes. • Stepped semi-circular dark Bakelite bracket feet holding the lower structure. • A central cut-out in the rectangular dial revealing internal movement components. • Stylized blocky Art Deco numerals for the hours with matching dark baton hands.
- Identity and Form
- Catalogued as an "ATO Electrique" electric mantel table clock by Léon Hatot, Paris, this piece is dated by the cataloguer to circa 1930–1935. The auction entry records materials of etched glass, Bakelite, and chromium-plated metal, with dimensions of 210 mm in height, 520 mm in width, and 105 mm in thickness. Visual observation indicates stepped semi-circular dark Bakelite bracket feet holding the lower structure, supporting a wide clear glass panel.
- Dial and Case Detailing
- The front displays a rectangular clear glass body etched with vertical flanking stripes. The hour markers are stylized blocky Art Deco numerals accompanied by matching dark baton hands, which the cataloguer lists under hands as "Original". The cataloguer notes signatures on both the dial and movement. In direct observation, a central cut-out in the rectangular dial reveals internal movement components, corresponding to the catalog description of a visible movement.
- Movement and Technical Condition
- The clock is catalogued with an unnumbered case housing movement number 79 920. The source lists the mechanism as caliber 93 mm with an electromagnetic pendulum, battery-powered operation, and a patent regulator. The cataloguer graded the movement condition as poor, indicating that it lacks elements and requires repair at the buyer's expense. The rear side, battery compartment, and internal movement details are not visible in the provided reference photograph.
Identification
- Serial number
- 79 920
- 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 source notes the movement condition as poor, lacking elements and requiring repair.
- Research required: The rear side, battery compartment, and internal movement details are not visible in this view.