Nr 100107581

Reseur - Hjalmar Edvard Fagerroos (1861–1931) - Jugend - .813 silver - 1900-1910 - 1909 år, Helsingfors
Nr 100107581

Reseur - Hjalmar Edvard Fagerroos (1861–1931) - Jugend - .813 silver - 1900-1910 - 1909 år, Helsingfors
Please note one of the clock's hands is missing.
This is a Finnish silver miniature carriage clock from Helsinki, crafted by the renowned silversmith Hjalmar Edvard Fagerroos (1861–1931). He produced these popular collectible pieces in the early 20th century, combining ornate silver cases with imported (likely Swiss and french) movements.
Key Features Matching Your Photos
Case design — Art Nouveau/Jugendstil style with repoussé fluting, shell motifs, beaded borders, and a looped handle on top. The case has beveled glass panels (including a rear viewing door), claw feet, and a hinged side or back panel.
Dial — White enamel with blue Roman numerals for hours, Arabic minutes on the outer chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and blued steel hands (some gilded). Minor hairlines or chips are visible near the winding holes, typical for age.
Movement — Brass plate movement with cylinder or lever platform escapement, fusee chain drive, and visible jewels. It is signed "Hjalmar Fagerroos" (or parts thereof, like "Hjal" and "Fagerroos") on the backplate, confirming attribution. This is a time-only piece (no strike or alarm).
Hallmarks — Finnish standard of 813/1000 silver (common for Finland, marked as "813" or "813H" for Helsinki). Includes assay marks, maker's mark ("HF" for Fagerroos), and a date letter "D5" visible in your close-ups, corresponding to 1909.
Dimensions and weight — Compact travel size (handle up, approximately 16.5 cm tall). Total weight of 497.3 grams (as shown on your scale), consistent with a solid silver case.
Background and Rarity
Fagerroos often imported high-quality movements and encased them in his distinctive silver designs, which drew from contemporary European styles. These clocks appear occasionally at auctions (e.g., referenced in catalogs like those from Schloss Ahlden or Bukowskis) and are prized by collectors of carriage clocks and Scandinavian silver. Condition appears good overall, with natural patina/tarnish, intact glass, and no major damage evident.
Silver clock in working order. Condition as seen on pictures, little crack on dial near winding key hole. One of hands missing.
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