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ANTIQUE #SA1111352
a 'just' book of hours clock - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE CLOCKS - DATED 1950
 
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A 'just' Book Of Hours Clock

£1,850    $2,537    €2,123
An extremely stylish and beautifully made Livre D''heures Alarm clock, in the shape of a small book, the case made of gilded brass is engraved on all sides and beautifully fitted together. The eight day movement made by Angelus is in remarkable condition.
 
The case is stamp ‘JUST’ and was part of a limited number of clocks being produced Hour Lavigne in France with this trademark at the top end of the company’s production, this clock dates from the late 1940’s- early 1950’s.
 
Interestingly Just clocks were given as Trophies for the 1953 and 1955 Le Mans 24 hour races
 
Hour Lavigne and ''JUST'' clocks
 
Charles Victor HOUR, one of the co-founders of HOUR LAVIGNE which still produces some of the finest and most spectacular clocks today (Google Hour Lavigne) began as an apprentice at 11 years of age. Twenty years later, he bought out a failing manufacture and in 1891 took on an associate - Diette. Together they became one of the most important clock makers in France.
 
Hour then ...
Antique ID: SA1111352
Item: A 'just' Book Of Hours Clock - (reference SA1111352)
Buying direct from seller: Chalfont Clocks
£1,850



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Antique SA1111352 shown on this page was made in 1950. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1950
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Chalfont Clocks
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
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