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Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia Perfume Travel Clock

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This perfume-style travel clock was manufactured in Switzerland circa 1930 by Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia. The object features a rectangular brass case with a green marble center and measures 24 x 18.5 cm. The dial is crafted from pink mother-of-pearl and is adorned with gold-painted radial Arabic numerals, complemented by an interior gold floral decorative panel. Time is indicated by brass and blue-painted Breguet hands. The clock is powered by a 35 mm movement incorporating an English lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and an index regulator. The winding crown is concealed beneath the bottle-top portion of the case. The back of the clock is engraved with the signature "Le Numero 7 De Juvenia" and "Importe de Suisse." Both the case and movement are signed by Didisheim, with additional signatures for Juvenia present on the case.

The Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia perfume travel clock, showcasing the mother-of-pearl dial and the back engraving.
The Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia perfume travel clock, showcasing the mother-of-pearl dial and the back engraving. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Clock · Travel clock
Maker / attribution
Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co, for Juvenia
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
292
Source-reported date
circa 1930
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The object is constructed as a rectangular brass travel clock designed with the aesthetic of a perfume bottle. It features a green marble center element, with a functional brass crown positioned at the top of the unit, concealed beneath a brass cap. The dial is composed of pink mother-of-pearl and is marked with radial Arabic numerals painted in gold.

The dial design includes a central panel featuring gold floral ornamentation. Timekeeping is facilitated by brass and blue-painted Breguet-style hands. The housing measures 24 x 18.5 centimeters, providing a substantial form factor for a travel timepiece of this era.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rectangular brass with green marble center”
  • “the bottle top concealing the crown”
  • “Pink mother-of-pearl, gold painted radial Arabic numerals, inner gold fl oral decoration”
  • “Brass and blue painted Breguet hands”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The clock is equipped with a 35 mm movement. Technical components include an English lever escapement and a monometallic balance. The regulation of the movement is performed via an index regulator, and it includes a self-compensating flat balance spring.

The auction house suggests that the movement requires an overhaul, noting the current condition of the mechanical system as a grade 3. No further details regarding the caliber or specific functions beyond timekeeping are provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “35 mm., English lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, index regulator”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Signatures and Provenance

The clock bears signatures from both the manufacturer and the retailer. According to the auction description, both the case and the movement are signed by Didisheim, while the case also includes a signature for Juvenia. The reverse side of the object features an inscription identifying the model as "Le Numero 7 De Juvenia."

The piece is identified as being imported from Switzerland. The auction documentation provides a grading for the condition of the case, movement, and dial, though specific history of ownership prior to the sale is not mentioned.

Evidence for this section
  • “Le Numero 7 De Juvenia, Importe de Suisse”
  • “Case and movement signed Didisheim, case signed Juvenia.”

Open research questions

  • What was the intended production volume of "Le Numero 7 De Juvenia" models?
  • Are there documented instances of Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co producing similar perfume-bottle themed clocks for other retailers?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co for Juvenia Perfume Travel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerDidisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co, for Juvenia“Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co, for Juvenia”
Datecirca 1930“Made circa 1930”
Dimensions24 x 18.5 cm“Dim. 24 x 18.5 cm”
Movement35 mm English lever“M. 35 mm., English lever escapement”
Dial materialPink mother-of-pearl“Pink mother-of-pearl”
Case constructionRectangular brass with green marble center“Rectangular brass with green marble center”
SignaturesDidisheim and Juvenia“Case and movement signed Didisheim, case signed Juvenia.”

Visible details

  • The clock is designed to mimic the appearance of a perfume bottle.
  • The dial features a central rectangular panel with floral motifs.
  • The crown is located at the top under a removable brass cap.
  • The case construction integrates a green marble central element.

Research qualifications

  • The auction description reports that an overhaul is recommended.
  • The internal mechanisms and condition of the movement are not visible in the provided imagery.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

PERFUME TRAVEL CLOCK Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co, for Juvenia, Swiss, Le Numero 7 De Juvenia. Made circa 1930. Fine, Art Deco, marble, mother-of-pearl and brass clock.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record db48ce38bc

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