French 1914 Morgan Triple Calendar Desk Clock In Sterling Gold Platinum & Agate

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French 1914 Morgan Triple Calendar Desk Clock In Sterling Gold Platinum & Agate:
$19985.00

French moon phase complication desk clockMorganbyEdouard Clerk.

Very important and rare presentation French easel back desk clock, crafted in Paris at the workshop ofEdouard Clerk,Made up with carved brownish agate, white enamel, .925/.999 sterling silver, gilt silver, platinum and yellow gold of 18 karats. Depicts master complication mechanism displayingtriple calendars dials and moon phase. The agate is mount with a plaque, which is dated 1914and is applied with a yellow gold monogram of doubleB'swith aM, below a five pointsroyal Ducal crown. The clock has platinum hands with rose cut diamonds and a silvered dial with engine turned guilloche decoration. Has four subsidiary dials for the day, the date, the months, and for the phases of the moon, Fitted with a retractable geometric easel back stand and a bombe glass. All parts are original.

Dial: Round silvered with engine turned radiant guilloche, with moon phase, triple calendar for the days in numbers, the weekly days and the months, all in Italian language. Analog with Roman numerals and platinum hands mounted with rose cut diamonds. InscribedMorganin the center

Movement: Swiss,master complications,mechanical manual winding, 8 days.

Diamonds: The hands are mount in a flush setting, with18rose cut diamonds,0.36 carats, white colorless G/H color, SI clarity.

Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with2old European round diamonds,0.36 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity.

Agate: The clock is mounted in a flat thick round disc, carved from natural translucent brownish agate.

Weight: 416.95 Grams, (267.28 Dwt).

Measurements: The diameter is 117 mm (4.60 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with several French marks, the heads of theboar and the eagle for the assay and warranty of the silver and the gold, the maker's markECinside a lozange cartouche associated toEdouard Clerkand signedfor the retailer, "MORGAN".

Note: The workshop of Mo. Edouard Clerk was located at the number 7 of Rue Pastourelle in Paris, 3 district at Le Marais.

1914

It is interesting to note that although this desk clock was made in France at the beginning of the 20th century, the language used is Italian. This is an accurate indicator to take into account and know for whom it was made. We believe it was a presentation gift for some Italian royal nobleman in 1914. We have not been able to discover information about who, but we note events in Italy and Europe for the year 1914.The World War I began in July 1914, Italy was a partner in the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary, but decided to remain neutral. However, a strong sentiment existed within the general population and political factions to go to war against Austria-Hungary, Italy's historical enemy.

Condition:The overall condition of this desk clock is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the any part. All gemstones and parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D081023EEMS/12.36