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Clock · Desk clock

Jay Strongwater Enamel Crystal Clock with Lizard and Butterfly Motif

Partially verified

This desk clock is designed by Jay Strongwater and features a green enamel casing. The clock is decorated with Swarovski crystals and gold-tone metalwork. A lizard motif is attached to the base, and a butterfly ornament is positioned at the top of the frame. The dial is set within a gold-tone bezel and displays black Roman numerals along with the Jay Strongwater brand name. The clock has overall dimensions of 4.75 by 4 by 1.75 inches. The back of the clock casing includes a rectangular plaque that bears the maker's name and an additional bejeweled gecko lizard figure. The auction description reports the clock is being sold as untested and may require service or repairs. The item is described as showing normal age-related surface wear, and it remains in good overall condition.

Front view of the Jay Strongwater clock showing the green enamel frame, crystal-embellished lizard, and butterfly ornamentation.
Front view of the Jay Strongwater clock showing the green enamel frame, crystal-embellished lizard, and butterfly ornamentation. — MiddleManBrokers (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Desk clock
Maker / attribution
Jay Strongwater
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
352
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Not established

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

Design and Ornamentation

The clock features a green enamel casing embellished with Swarovski crystals. The design incorporates two distinct animal motifs; a butterfly ornament is fixed to the top of the clock frame, while a lizard form wraps around the base of the object.

The metal components are rendered in a gold-tone finish, which defines the bezel surrounding the dial and the structural framework of the enamel casing. The reverse of the clock features a matching rectangular plaque bearing the maker's name and an additional bejeweled gecko lizard.

The dial design is minimalist, showing standard Roman numerals and the maker's signature located centrally on the face.

Evidence for this section
  • “green enamel casing adorned with intricate detailing”
  • “frame is embellished with sparkling Swarovski crystals, forming a lizard motif wrapped around the base, and a butterfly ornament positioned at the top”
  • “back of the clock also displays the Jay Strongwater name on the rectangular plaque mark, along with a bejeweled Gecko lizard”

Dial and Markings

The clock face is contained within a gold-tone circular bezel. The numerals are presented in a black Roman numeral format, which provides visual contrast against the dial background. The Jay Strongwater name is prominently featured on the dial itself.

Additional identification is found on the back of the clock, where a rectangular plaque is mounted. This plaque serves as the primary manufacturer's mark, further associating the clock with the Jay Strongwater label alongside the secondary gecko ornament on the rear surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “gold tone bezel surrounding the clock face, which displays Roman numerals and the Jay Strongwater logo”
  • “The back of the clock also displays the Jay Strongwater name on the rectangular plaque mark”

Condition and Dimensions

The clock is measured at 4.75 by 4 by 1.75 inches. It is reported to be in good condition, although the surface exhibits normal wear consistent with the age of the piece.

Regarding its mechanical state, the auction description notes that the clock is sold as untested. Potential purchasers are cautioned that the object may require service, repairs, or replacement parts to function as a timekeeping instrument.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dimensions: 4.75 X 4 X 1.75 in.”
  • “Good overall condition having normal age related surface wear. Being sold as untested. May be in need of service, parts and or repairs.”

Open research questions

  • What is the approximate date of manufacture for this specific Jay Strongwater clock model?
  • Does the current movement possess specific markings indicating its original source or manufacturer?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jay Strongwater Enamel Crystal Clock with Lizard and Butterfly Motif
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJay Strongwater“Jay Strongwater”
Lot Number352“Lot 352”
Dimensions4.75 X 4 X 1.75 in.“Dimensions: 4.75 X 4 X 1.75 in.”
MotifsLizard and butterfly“forming a lizard motif wrapped around the base, and a butterfly ornament positioned at the top”
ConditionGood overall with normal wear“Good overall condition having normal age related surface wear.”
Operational StatusUntested“Being sold as untested.”

Visible details

  • Green enamel finish on the primary frame
  • Black Roman numerals on the dial
  • Integrated crystal-set lizard and butterfly motifs
  • Gold-tone circular clock bezel

Research qualifications

  • The item's working condition is unverified and listed as untested.
  • Specific date of manufacture is not provided.

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

Consulted source

Jay Strongwater Enamel Crystal Clock w Lizard Moth

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 2d841c0195

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