A stylish mid century mantel clock in a gilded matt case with a gun metal grey dial with etched minute and hour indicators the 12 and 6 with gilded batons.

The movement is an early electric electrobalance movement with sweeping seconds.

Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833 and is based in Le Sentier, Switzerland. In 1833, following his invention of a machine to cut watch pinions from steel, Antoine LeCoultre (1803-1881) founded a small watchmaking workshop in Le Sentier, where he honed his horological skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre, and in 1847 he created a keyless system to rewind and set watches. Four years later, he was awarded a gold medal for his work on timepiece precision and Mechanization at the first Universal Exhibition in London.

In 1866, at a time when watchmaking skills were divided up among hundreds of small workshops, Antoine and his son, Elie LeCoultre (1842-1917), established the Vallée de Joux's first full-fledged manufacture, LeCoultre & Cie., pooling their employees’ expertise under one roof. Under this set-up, they developed in 1870 the first partially mechanised production processes for complicated movements.

By the same year, the Manufacture employed 500 people and was known as the “Grande Maison of the Vallée de Joux”, and by 1900, it had created over 350 different calibres, of which 128 were equipped with chronograph functions and 99 with repeater mechanisms. From 1902 and for the next 30 years, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva.

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17cm H x 15.5cm W x 6cm D

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

15.5cm (6.10")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA903607

Dealers Notes

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Description

A stylish mid century mantel clock in a gilded matt case with a gun metal grey dial with etched minute and hour indicators the 12 and 6 with gilded batons.

The movement is an early electric electrobalance movement with sweeping seconds.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833 and is based in Le Sentier, Switzerland.

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In 1833, following his invention of a machine to cut watch pinions from steel, Antoine LeCoultre (1803-1881) founded a small watchmaking workshop in Le Sentier, where he honed his horological skills to create high-quality timepieces. In 1844, he invented the world's most precise measuring instrument at the time, the Millionomètre, and in 1847 he created a keyless system to rewind and set watches. Four years later, he was awarded a gold medal for his work on timepiece precision and Mechanization at the first Universal Exhibition in London.

fig 1. A rectangular mid-century brass mantel clock featuring an off-centre brushed grey dial with a black sunburst pattern and gold hands. — fig 1. Jaeger-lecoultre Mid Century Mantel Clock

In 1866, at a time when watchmaking skills were divided up among hundreds of small workshops, Antoine and his son, Elie LeCoultre (1842-1917), established the Vallée de Joux's first full-fledged manufacture, LeCoultre & Cie., pooling their employees’ expertise under one roof. Under this set-up, they developed in 1870 the first partially mechanised production processes for complicated movements.

fig 2. A rectangular mid-century brass mantel clock featuring an off-centre brushed grey dial with a black sunburst pattern and gold hands. — fig 2. Jaeger-lecoultre Mid Century Mantel Clock

By the same year, the Manufacture employed 500 people and was known as the “Grande Maison of the Vallée de Joux”, and by 1900, it had created over 350 different calibres, of which 128 were equipped with chronograph functions and 99 with repeater mechanisms. From 1902 and for the next 30 years, LeCoultre & Cie. produced most of the movement blanks for Patek Philippe of Geneva.

This clock comes with our 2 year Guarantee

17cm H x 15.5cm W x 6cm D

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

15.5cm (6.10")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA903607

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Mid-century modern Swiss mantel clocks feature clean geometric lines, minimal ornamentation, and precise mechanical or early electric movements. Manufacturers during this era prioritised functional elegance using high-grade metals such as brushed brass and aluminium.

These timepieces are constructed primarily from solid brass or gold-tone metals, often featuring brushed, polished, or textured surfaces. Dials frequently incorporate glass covers, minimalist painted hour markers, and brushed metallic or contrasting faceplates.

Authentic pieces display crisp brand lettering on the dial, precise movement markings, and maker logos etched or applied to the casing. Additionally, genuine models demonstrate solid casing weight, precise hand alignment, and Swiss manufacturing origins stamped on the movement or dial.

Position the clock as a focal decorative object on a fireplace mantelpiece, executive desk, or streamlined bookshelf. Combining the metallic brass tones with dark wood surfaces or neutral masonry creates an effective visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, non-abrasive microfibre cloth to prevent particle accumulation. Avoid liquid cleaners or chemical brass polishes on lacquered metal, as these treatments can wear away protective coatings and obscure original markings.

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