S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 1990s
This S.T. Dupont alarm clock, produced in the late 1990s as a limited edition of 500 pieces, is designed in the form of a lighter. The object is constructed from steel, finished with Chinese lacquer, and plated in 23ct gold.
Featuring a central black lacquer dial with relief-moulded Arabic numerals arranged in a semi-circular format, the clock includes hour, minute, and alarm hands. The front of the case is decorated with a line drawing attributed to Picasso, while the artist's signature is featured on the back. The timepiece utilizes a quartz movement with an alarm function. Measuring 75 x 67 x 15mm, the clock is accompanied by its original box and documentation.
The auction description notes that the movement has been serviced with a fresh battery replacement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Late 1990s
- Type
- Alarm clock
- Maker
- S.T. Dupont
- Movement
- Quartz with alarm
- Materials
- Steel, Chinese lacquer, 23ct gold
- Case artwork
- Picasso line drawing
- Limited Edition
- 158/500
- Clock dimensions
- 75 x 67 x 15mm
- Maker / attribution
- S.T. Dupont
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features linear ribbed texture on side panels • Front panel displays a white line drawing of a face • Two buttons located at the top of the clock casing
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by a quartz movement that includes an integrated alarm function. This electronic movement requires a battery, which the auction house reports having replaced as part of their preparation for sale. The design incorporates a specific mechanism for the alarm hands to interact with the semi-circular dial layout. The compact dimensions of the clock, 75 x 67 x 15mm, allow it to function as a portable table clock. The mechanical components and alarm features are contained entirely within the gold and lacquer chassis.
- Design and Case Construction
- The S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock is manufactured from steel and finished in 23ct gold plating and Chinese lacquer. A front-facing black lacquer panel serves as the canvas for a white-ink Picasso line drawing. The clock face is integrated into a semi-circular upper section that rises above the rectangular body. This section incorporates a black dial with hour, minute, and alarm hands. The Arabic numerals are applied in relief around the semi-circular border, creating a tactile finish for the timekeeping display. Two adjustment buttons are positioned atop the housing.
- Provenance and Identification
- The object is part of a limited production run of 500 individual units, identified as number 158. It is accompanied by its original box, which features the signature of the artist, Picasso, in red ink. The branding for S.T. Dupont is applied to the dial of the clock as well as the outer casing. The provenance of this item is established through its inclusion as a limited edition series from the late 1990s. The auction description explicitly mentions the presence of original documentation alongside the presentation box.
Identification
- Serial number
- 158/500
- 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 specified in the source
- Research required: The specific type of Picasso artwork is not identified by title in the provided text