Mid-20th Century Foldable Leather Travel Alarm Clock by Swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for Hermès Paris, France

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Mid-20th century foldable leather travel alarm clock by swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France

By: Hermès … more Mid-20th century foldable leather travel alarm clock by swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France

By: Hermès Paris, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bafico
Material: glass, paint, metal, leather
Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork, hand-crafted, hand-painted, painted
Dimensions: 3 in x 1 in x 5 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: France

A mid-20th century clock by the esteemed luxury design house Hermès Paris, It is encased in fine reddish leather, providing both durability and elegance. It features an eight-day Swiss movement by Jaeger-LeCoultre, renowned for its precision, with a central winder and a hinged design that allows it to be folded for ease of travel. The piece is marked with the inscriptions of Hermès and Jaeger-LeCoultre, reflecting their prestigious craftsmanship.

Hermès Paris, established in 1837, is celebrated for its luxury leather goods and lifestyle accessories, while Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833, is a leading Swiss manufacturer known for its innovative timepieces and numerous horological achievements. This item exemplifies the synergy between these two renowned brands, merging Hermès’s expertise in elegant design with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s technical excellence in watchmaking, resulting in a sophisticated and practical travel accessory.

The piece exhibits some signs of use and the passage of time, which are characteristic of antique items.

Chairish sells clocks only with display as the intended use. The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish. less