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Henry Capt Geneve
Art Déco table clock with enamels, 1920s - 1930s
Height x width x depth: 7 x 8 x 1.9 cm. Weight: 182.7 g.
Square ormolu case decorated with geometric patterns, featuring guilloché enamel in shades of pink and black enamel. Gold dial with Arabic numerals and luminous hour markers, featuring the inscription "Henry Capt Genève". On the case, "FM - Métal Doré" and a symbol of a heart pierced by an arrow. On the back of the frame, "31701".
Henry Capt Genève was a Swiss watchmaker established in Geneva in the early 19th century. Known for producing high-quality timepieces, the brand gained a reputation for its precision and craftsmanship. Henry Capt Genève was particularly active in the 19th century, contributing to Geneva’s esteemed watchmaking heritage.
Item condition grading: **** good.
The case of the clock is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
The watch movement is currently working but may requires a technical service.
Henry Capt Genève was a Swiss watchmaker established in Geneva in the early 19th century. Known for producing high-quality timepieces, the brand gained a reputation for its precision and craftsmanship. Henry Capt Genève was particularly active in the 19th century, contributing to Geneva’s esteemed watchmaking heritage.
Item condition grading: **** good.
The case of the clock is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
The watch movement is currently working but may requires a technical service.
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Objets of Vertu from the Melandri Collections: Art Déco Table Clocks and Salt & Pepper Shakers
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, tue 29 October 2024
SINGLE SESSION 29/10/2024 Hours 15:00