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Hermès Brass Desk Clock

Partially verified

This desk clock, attributed to Hermès, is constructed with a brushed brass case featuring two hinged doors. When closed, the front of the doors displays a prominent, centered "H" logo, which serves as a handle. Upon opening the doors, a square dial is revealed, featuring a patterned, brown-toned, "Tigereye style" finish. The hour markers consist of hand-enameled Roman numerals integrated directly into the brushed brass framing surrounding the central dial. The timepiece is signed "Hermès Paris" on the dial, which also includes the word "Quartz." The rear of the clock features an engraved horse-drawn carriage emblem. The clock measures approximately 5-3/8 inches in length, 2 inches in width, and 6-1/2 inches in height. It is numbered 1792 on the case and contains a Swiss movement bearing the number 1747261. The dating is provided as circa 1960s to 1970s.

View of the clock with the two brass doors open, showing the 'Tigereye style' dial and the hand-enameled Roman numerals on the brass frame.
View of the clock with the two brass doors open, showing the 'Tigereye style' dial and the hand-enameled Roman numerals on the brass frame. — Napoleon's Fine Art (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Desk clock
Maker / attribution
Hermès
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
49
Source-reported date
1960's/1970's
Source-reported place
France
Source-reported serial
1792

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 Exterior Design

The desk clock is housed in a brushed brass case featuring a two-door design. The exterior doors are joined at the center by a vertically oriented "H" handle, which functions as the primary visual identifier for the object. The metal surfaces are finished with a brushed texture consistent across the doors and the bordering frame.

The rear of the case is decorated with an engraved signature mark. According to the auction description, this consists of an engraved horse-drawn carriage logo, a design element associated with the brand mentioned in the listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Vintage Hermes Paris brass "H" logo French two-door desk clock.”
  • “features an engraved Hermes signature horse carriage logo to the rear casing door.”

Dial and Timekeeping

The interior dial of the clock presents a distinct aesthetic, described as a "Tigereye style" surface, which provides a dark, mottled brown appearance behind the golden hands. The hour markers are applied directly to the surrounding brushed brass panel rather than the dial surface itself.

The markers are executed in Roman numerals and finished with hand-applied enamel. The dial itself bears the printed signature "HERMES PARIS" and the text "QUARTZ," indicating the nature of the internal timekeeping system. The movement is of Swiss origin and carries a specific production number.

Evidence for this section
  • “set with a Tigereye style dial, hand enameled Roman Numeral hour markers”
  • “Swiss movement marked 1747261.”

Identification and Attribution

The object is catalogued as a vintage piece attributed to the French brand Hermès. The identification is supported by the branding on the dial, the H-shaped hardware on the case, and the engraved carriage logo on the rear of the clock.

The auction records provide specific identifying numbers for the piece, with a case number of 1792 and a movement serial number of 1747261. The dating is estimated by the source to span the 1960s to the 1970s.

Evidence for this section
  • “Numbered 1792 to case.”
  • “Swiss movement marked 1747261.”
  • “Circa: 1960's/1970's.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number 1792 correspond to a known production series of Hermès desk clocks from the 1960s?
  • Is the 'Tigereye style' dial made of synthetic resin or a stone veneer?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hermès Brass Desk Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHermès“Vintage Hermes Paris”
Case Number1792“Numbered 1792 to case.”
Movement Number1747261“Swiss movement marked 1747261.”
Dimensions5-3/8" L x 2" W x 6-1/2" H“Dimensions: 5-3/8" L x 2" W x 6-1/2" H.”
Dial FinishTigereye style“set with a Tigereye style dial”
Case FinishBrushed brass“Crafted in a brushed finish”
Dating1960's/1970's“Circa: 1960's/1970's.”

Visible details

  • Integrated Roman numeral hour markers on the brass front panel
  • Central H-shaped handle on the exterior of the closed doors
  • Engraved Hermes carriage logo on the rear casing door
  • Textured brown dial surface resembling tigereye stone

Research qualifications

  • Material of the dial is described as 'Tigereye style' rather than genuine tiger's eye stone
  • Dating remains a broad estimate rather than a documented manufacture date

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

Consulted source

Vintage Hermes Brass Enameled Desk Clock

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 9360d8b209

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