C1939, OUTSTANDING JAEGER LeCOULTRE ART DECO CHROME AND GLASS DESK MANTLE CLOCK. MILITARY PROVENANCE, 2ND BN. This is a truly outstanding, fully working, original Art Deco period desk or mantle clock formed of a brushed stainless steel dial encased within smoky blue-grey glass and surrounded by a bright chrome frame, manufactured by the world famous and prestigious Swiss watch and clock maker – Jaeger LeCoultre, and possibly retailed in Shanghai, circa 1939. This fabulous clock stands on a separate hand carved bespoke Chinese hardwood stand with inlaid silver plaque which reads as follows. Lewington by members of the Sergeants Mess. The East Surrey Regiment, on the occasion of his leaving the Battalion after 20 years, Shanghai, 4 July 1939. It can easily be displayed without the stand, as seen within the gallery images. The square dial, with typically hand made Deco styled numerals, is fully signed to the front for Jaeger LeCoultre, 8 days, Swiss Made. The chromed clock fitment houses an exquisite gilded jewelled 8 day movement, marked with the serial number 10533, also marked Swiss M, with a fast/slow regulator to finely adjust timekeeping. The base of the chromed frame is marked with the number 9601. In early 1938, the 2. Battalion The East Surrey Regiment received orders for overseas service to Shanghai while stationed in Colchester. The Battalion sailed from Southampton on 1. Orderly Room Quartermaster Sergeant A. Lewington was clearly a well liked and respected member of the Battalion to receive such a valuable gift, likely bought locally in Shanghia. Dimensions (clock only not on stand). Width: 25.3 cm or 10 inches. Height: 12 cm or 4 3/4 inches. In excellent condition, working well and keeping accurate time over a full 8 day period, the movement in mint condition. The body has been professional re chromed, the stainless steel dial, hands and glass are without damage and in superb original condition. Please see the images provided which complement this description. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask and we will be happy to help. We have many other interesting and unusual items for sale, so please take a look. We take great care to package and post your item safely to anywhere in the world for the best possible price. Each of our items has come from a reputable and traceable source. Buyers can rest assured that we will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy service which we endeavour to make hassle free for all our customers. We aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours. Your satisfaction is our priority. The item “C1939, OUTSTANDING JAEGER LeCOULTRE ART DECO CHROME AND GLASS DESK MANTLE CLOCK” is in sale since Thursday, May 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Clocks\Mantel/Carriage Clocks\Post-1900″. The seller is “phoenixchild0″ and is located in Winchester. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Material: Chrome
- Brand: Jaeger LeCoultre
- Clock Type: Desk Clock
- Style/ Origin/ Theme: Art Deco
- Age: Antique, Post-1900
- Sub-Type: Art deco
- Features: 8-Day
- Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock
- Clock Sub-Type: Mantel Clock