c.1920 Rare Swiss Lapis, Quartz, Enamel, Silver and Ivory Annular Clock, No. 58,803.
Miscellaneous /
Novelty
Inv. #: g79
Maker: Maker: H. Arnold & Steinwachs Retailer: Gubelin, Lucerne.
Circa: 1920
Size: 8.25" high
Price on request
A very rare early 20th century Lapis, silver, quartz, enamel and ivory annular clock by Gubelin, Lucerne.
Case
The circular polychrome enameled center depicts a picnic scene with the subjects engaged in the various pursuits of courting and is signed by the enameler, "E.O.Bischoff - d'après N. Lancret". Above and below has alternating sections of chamfered quartz and lapis bordered by bands of blue enamel or silver beadingThe case is stamped, "58,803, 0.935, Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss"
Dial
The white enamel dial sits above. It has blue Roman numerals and Arabic numbers for the hours and five-minute marks. In the center stands a carved polychrome figure that indicates the minutes. He stands on a rotating disc that indicates the hours.
