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Franz Hiess & Söhne (Co.)
Art Déco silver and enamels table clock, Vienna, 1920s - 1930s
Height x width x depth: 5 x 5.6 x 2.3 cm. Weight: 95.3 g.
Case in 900/1000 silver with a triangular shape resting on spherical feet, with guilloché enamels in blue tones and white enamel frames. Dial in guilloché enamel in white tones with Arabic numerals and black hour markers. Winding and setting by key.
Hallmarked with the second standard silver marks of 900/1000 used in Vienna, Austria-Hungary from 1866 to 1922. On the bottom of the brass case, "Franz Hiess Söhne".
Franz Hiess & Söhne, founded in 1862 in Vienna, Austria, was a notable silverware and clockmaking company active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were known for their high-quality craftsmanship and elegant designs. Their work is often characterized by intricate details and fine enameling.
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; minor defects to the dial.
The watch movement requires a technical service.
Hallmarked with the second standard silver marks of 900/1000 used in Vienna, Austria-Hungary from 1866 to 1922. On the bottom of the brass case, "Franz Hiess Söhne".
Franz Hiess & Söhne, founded in 1862 in Vienna, Austria, was a notable silverware and clockmaking company active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were known for their high-quality craftsmanship and elegant designs. Their work is often characterized by intricate details and fine enameling.
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; minor defects to the dial.
The watch movement requires a technical service.
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Objets of Vertu from the Melandri Collections: Art Déco Table Clocks and Salt & Pepper Shakers
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