Superb 1950 Mathey-Tissot Luxor Swiss 8-Day Desk Clock
This handsome timepiece incorporating Art Deco elements is from my personal collection of clocks curated since 1972. Commencing with apprenticeship to a European master clock and watchmaker through high school graduation, freshmen year of
college and remainder of the 1970s, I sensitively restored clocks of all
types; opening service and sales showrooms in the western suburbs of
Chicago. After a 35 year "sabbatical" pursuing an appraisal career, I've
returned to the venerable trade.
Luxor along with Swiss competitors Imhof, Looping and Angelus manufactured the
best post WWII jeweled lever alarm, desk and shelf clocks. This is a prestige model.
A racetrack form base supports reeded columns with mirror-blued L-shape arms - appearing somewhat like industrial magnetic coils with armatures. The bezel pivots to adjust viewing angle. Matte silvered dial with applied Arabic numbers and dome markers. Delicate pierced hands easily read at a distance. Premier eight-day, 15-jewel lever escapement with mirror polished and damascened plates.
3.25" high, 5.5" wide, 1.5" deep
impressive 19 ounces (1.18 lbs.)
NOTE:
I completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned and
rinsed the movement in waterless solutions, checked for wear,
reassembled and lubricated with high-grade Swiss oil. Mainspring was
removed from the barrel, cleaned and lubricated with grease. Hands,
dial, crystal and the case were cleaned. Meticulous
restoration should provide reliable operation for years. Labor cost for professional overhaul of comparable clocks averages $300.
Please
review descriptive information and study the photographs for details. I'm available to answer any and
all questions / concerns.
Thanks!
Doug Tomsky
NAWCC #27572
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