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G. Herment Wall Clock

Partially verified

This wall clock is catalogued as a so-called Leya clock bearing the signature G. Herment, Épernay on the dial. The piece measures 61 cm in height by 47 cm in width within a lobed, shaped wooden frame. The decorative dial surround displays inlaid mother-of-pearl fragments arranged in floral star motifs, rosettes, and scrollwork. The central circular white dial features cartouche-framed Roman numerals, blue-accented minute markers, and a winding aperture to the lower left. The auction house notes dry cracking and age-related wear, with winding keys included and the movement untested.

Front view of the G. Herment wall clock with mother-of-pearl inlay and shaped frame
Front view of the G. Herment wall clock with mother-of-pearl inlay and shaped frame — Björnssons Auktionskammare. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
auctionet.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
G. Herment
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
5393632
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
France

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

Identity and Attribution

The object is a wall clock cataloged by the auction house with the signature 'G. Herment, Épernay' on the dial. The piece is referred to in the source as a 'so-called Leya clock'.

The clock measures 61 cm in height and 47 cm in width. The outer wooden frame is described as having undulating, lobed contours with alternating dark and figured veneer banding.

Evidence for this section
  • “WALL CLOCK, G. HERMENT, SO-CALLED LEYA CLOCK.”
  • “The dial is marked 'G. HERMENT' across the upper half and 'Épernay' in italic script across the lower half.”
  • “Height 61 cm, width 47 cm.”
  • “The outer wooden frame features undulating, lobed contours with alternating dark and figured veneer banding.”

Dial and Decoration

The dial features a central circular white face with Roman numerals in cartouche-style reserves. It includes blue minute markers and a winding aperture located between the VII and VIII numerals.

The dial surround is decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl tesserae in patterns including five-pointed stars, circular rosettes, and scrolling tendrils.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hours are indicated by Roman numerals housed in cartouche-style reserves, bordered by blue minute indicators.”
  • “A single winding aperture is positioned between the VII and VIII numerals.”
  • “The dial surround is inlaid with mother-of-pearl tesserae forming five-pointed stars, circular rosettes, and scrolling tendrils.”

Condition and Accessories

The clock is accompanied by winding keys. The auction house reports that the movement has not been tested and provides no guarantee of functionality.

The physical condition is reported to include dry cracks and age-related wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “Key/keys included.”
  • “Not tested, no functional guarantee provided.”
  • “Dry cracks. Use- and age-related wear.”

Open research questions

  • What is the historical basis or definition for the term 'Leya clock' in relation to 19th-century horology?
  • Does the maker 'G. Herment' have a verified manufacturing history in Épernay, France?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for G. Herment Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker / Title attributionG. Herment“WALL CLOCK, G. HERMENT, SO-CALLED LEYA CLOCK.”
DimensionsHeight 61 cm, width 47 cm“Height 61 cm, width 47 cm.”
DecorationDial with mother-of-pearl decoration“Dial with mother-of-pearl decoration.”
ConditionDry cracks. Use- and age-related wear. Not tested, no functional guarantee provided.“Dry cracks. Use- and age-related wear. Not tested, no functional guarantee provided.”
AccessoriesKey/keys included“Key/keys included.”
Maker / AttributionG. Herment“WALL CLOCK, G. HERMENT, SO-CALLED LEYA CLOCK.”

Visible details

  • The dial is marked 'G. HERMENT' across the upper half and 'Épernay' in italic script across the lower half.
  • The dial surround is inlaid with mother-of-pearl tesserae forming five-pointed stars, circular rosettes, and scrolling tendrils.
  • Hours are indicated by Roman numerals housed in cartouche-style reserves, bordered by blue minute indicators.
  • A single winding aperture is positioned between the VII and VIII numerals.
  • The outer wooden frame features undulating, lobed contours with alternating dark and figured veneer banding.

Research qualifications

  • The auction house explicitly notes that the clock was not tested and provides no functional guarantee.
  • Dry cracks and use- and age-related wear are reported.

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

Consulted source

WALL CLOCK, G. HERMENT, SO-CALLED LEYA CLOCK. Clocks & Watches - Wall Clocks - Auctionet

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record b151858d32

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