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This is for spares/repairs. The clubtooth lever escapement is loose and a jewel is missing. It is not running.
Today I present a from Jaeger-LeCoultre dating from the 1950s, the height of mid-century modern styling. Of course, you can still see the extravagance associated with the Art Deco period within this clock with the frosted sections and cylindrical design. This clock is the perfect intersection of styles, achieving a modern yet timeless ooze of class.
Inside of the brass stand which ties together the plexiglass surround, you will find an iconic movement, the baguette or in-line 16 jewel calibre, which appears to be floating inside of the plexiglass cylinder.
The term “Baguette” or “in-line” refers to the elongated, rectangular shape of the movement, with the length far greater than the width (3 times). Jaeger-Lecoultre launched their calibre 101 movement in 1929, at which time it was the world’s smallest movement. They later released the calibre 210 in-line movement used in their clocks, which re-arranged the parts of a round watch calibre into the famous straight line, for aesthetic appeal.
This clock:
This example measures 16.5mm high, with a width of 10cm. The depth of the clock is 7mm to the centre, with the top and base having a depth of 10cm.
The clock is a layered design, semi cylindrical with the form of an hourglass. This is a beautiful design which plays with different textures and depth, operating on many planes. This is a complex piece which is designed to be enjoyed from any angle.
The brass structure of the clock consists of the base platform, the top platform and two brassPillars tying it together.
The base plate is in good original condition. The outer section has a bronzed tone, whilst within the plexiglass the tone is golden. Within the plexiglass there is some spotting to the surface finish of the brass.
The side pillars are in good condition. They have a mixed tone where the outside has oxidised more than the inside. There is some marking related to oxidisation.
The top plate has an even tone to the top.
The movement/movement plate meets with a curved front plexiglass, to create a semi cylinder. The front curved piece of plexiglass is in good condition.
The movement plate holds the movement and meets the curved front the form the semi cylinder chamber. The plexiglass plate is in good condition. It has some light surface scratching associated with age. The tone is good and transparent, with no yellowing. It is signed to the bottom “Jaeger-LeCoultre, 8, Swiss”.
The hourglass design is achieved with faceted pillars each side, with the 8, 9, 10 markers and the 2, 3, 4 markers. These sit level with the rest of the numerals and the movement. The clock is designed with deep central hour markers to add intrigue to the layers of design. These pillars have a faceted edge which form the shape of an hourglass.
The 11, 12, 1 and 5, 6, 7 o’clock numerals are mounted into the movement base plate.
These hours are elongated which creates an excellent effect. They are in good condition with a clean gold tone.
The rear Plexiglass hourglass pillars are frosted at the front. This creates a beautiful frosted layer which breaks the layers of the clock, creating depth. They are in very good condition with only some light surface scratching. The tone is good and transparent, with no yellowing.
The movement is a Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 210 movement with an 8 day power reserve. The movement is not functioning, the club tooth lever is loose and a jewel is missing.
