Mid-Century 'Marina' Mantel Clock
£1,950
A mid-century 'Marina' mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre. Lucite case with inset brass decoration featuring fish amongst the reeds . Set over a gilded Brass stepped base. Eight day movement by Jaeger-LeCoultre with baton numerals and original gilded hands. Outer hinged case and inner case lining printed 'JAEGER-LECOULTRE', clock face etched in gilt.
Dimensions: H 20cm W 18cm D 4.5cm
In 1903, Paris based watchmaker Edmond Jaeger set a challenge for Swiss manufacturers to develop and produce ultra-thin movements that he himself had invented. Jacques-David LeCoultre, Antoines grandson, now responsible for production at LeCoultre & Cie, accepted the challenge and started developing the exciting new ultra-thin time pieces.
French Jeweller Cartier signed a contract that same year with Jaeger meaning all Jaeger movements be exclusive to Cartier for a period of 15 years, the movements being made by LeCoultre. The Collaboration between Jaeger and LeCoultre led to the company being officially renamed Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1937, of which the name remains, and stands as a pioneer of time piece development and production.
Origin: Swiss
Date: Circa 1960
Item Number: 2808241