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All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Officer's travel clock (2) - L'Épée 1839 - Gold-Plated Brass - 1980-1990
The design and excellence of this model are linked to one of the most celebrated pages in modern real history. In 1981, the L'Épée 1839 manufactory was chosen to create a limited and numbered series of only 100 carriage clocks (housed in special Hermès-branded cases), commissioned as an exclusive wedding gift destined for the guests of honor at the royal wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Diana. This historic link with the British Crown makes L'Épée travel models a universal symbol of nobility, collecting, and timeless French elegance. Object details Brand / Manufacturer: L'Épée 1839 Model / Type: Travel clock / Carriage clock (Carriage clock / Pendulette d'Officier) Case material: Gold-plated brass and beveled glass panels Dial: White enamel with black Roman numerals for hours, outer Arabic minute track, and lower subdial Movement: Manual-wind mechanical (escapement visible on the upper side) Country of origin: France (Sainte-Suzanne) Era: Late 20th Century (circa the 1980s) Included accessories: Original brass winding key shaped like a cloverleaf Splendid and elegant carriage clock (Officier) crafted by the prestigious French manufactory L'Épée 1839, a global reference for high-end table clocks. The rectangular case is fully produced in shiny gold-plated brass, enhanced by a classic swiveling carrying handle on the top and four bevel-ed mineral glass panes that reveal the fascinating internal movement. The main dial is finished in immaculate white enamel, with large black Roman numerals and blued hands, accompanied by a six-o’clock subdial (alarm/setting function). At the top, a further glass window allows observing the functioning anchor escapement. This clock represents the quintessence of classic style and is an indispensable piece of clockmaking art for any discerning collector! Aesthetic condition: Excellent general condition. See photos to assess the actual state of the item The clock is functioning, but given its 1980s age, for daily use we recommend a service
Estimate:$1,252.97
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