Desk clock - Glass, Marble, Bronze - 1880-1920

A luxurious desk clock composed of a rare Swiss “Ball Watch” pocket watch by Paul Breguette with an eight-day power reserve, suspended from an elegant putto (cherub) figure. The composition is crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and Rouge marble and dates to around 1900.
The entire piece is executed in a refined Neoclassical style inspired by Louis XVI, characteristic of decorative salon clocks produced at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Movement Manufacturer
Paul Breguette – a manufacturer associated with Swiss clock movements produced in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The case bears maker’s hallmarks as well as assembly and serial numbers.
Hallmark: PB
Movement signature: B365R4
Watch Case
Signed “Metal Dore” (gilt metal).
Watch Movement
Mechanical 8-day movement (“8 Jours”), requiring winding only once per week.
Dial:
• enamel dial
• dual 12-hour and 24-hour numerals
• small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock
Glass:
• double convex (spherical) glass on both sides
• producing a subtle magnifying lens effect.

Base / Figure
A finely cast gilt bronze (ormolu) putto figure, mounted on a column made of natural Rouge marble with decorative veining, combined with elements of Carrara marble.
The column is decorated with gilt bronze mounts in the form of garlands and vegetal motifs, emphasizing the elegant Neoclassical character of the composition.

Dating
Circa 1890 – 1910 (Belle Époque)
Technical Condition
The clock has undergone a professional watchmaker’s service.
Fully functional and keeping correct time.
The 8-day movement runs very well.

Visual Condition
Very good antique condition.
• gilding preserved in very good condition
• enamel dial with minor age-appropriate hairline micro-cracks
• marble without cracks or significant losses
• natural patina on metal elements

Dimensions
Watch diameter: 49 mm

Base
Height: 25 cm
Width: 18 cm

Weight: 3.22 kg