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Franz Hiess & Söhne (Co.)
Art Déco table clock with enamels, Vienna, 1920s - 1930s
Height x width x depth: 9 x 6.2 x 3.7 cm. Weight: 254.5 g.
Rectangular case entirely enameled with guilloché enamels in shades of blue and white enamel frames. Dial with guilloché enamels in shades of white, featuring polychrome garlands, Arabic numerals, and black hour markers. On the bottom of the brass case, "Franz Hiess Söhne". The watch is key wound and set.
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.
The watch movement is currently working but may requires a technical service.
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.
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
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