EARLY 1940s SWISS GILT-BRONZE DECO DESK / SHELF CLOCK. BLACK, STARR & FROST GORHAM, NEW YORK. This handsome timepiece is from my personal collection of clocks curated since 1972. Commencing with apprenticeship to a European master clock and watchmaker through high school graduation, freshmen year of college and remainder of the 1970s, I sensitively restored clocks of all types; opening service and sales showrooms in the western suburbs of Chicago. Concord favored by Tiffany & Co. Along with Swiss competitors Imhof, Looping, Angelus and Luxor manufactured the best jeweled lever alarm, desk and shelf clocks. This is a pre-WWII timepiece displaying exemplary design and workmanship. Machined of solid bronze with fire-gilded finish. Stepped rectangular plinth supporting a central arch flanked by small arches beneath concentric rings framing the bezel with beveled edge. Two-tone silvered dial with engraved chapter ring having black minute indicies. Bold applied gilt-metal numbers and gilded stick hands easily read at a distance. Rear of case carries original owner’s monogram. High-grade eight-day Concord movement with 15-jewel lever escapement. The clock presents handsomely and is in good operating order. NOTE: I’ve not serviced the movement and cannot guarantee years of “maintenance free” enjoyment. 5.2″ high, 4.9″ wide, 1.6 deep. Impressive 2.0 lbs. Please review descriptive information and study the photographs for details. I’m available to answer any and all questions / concerns.