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Clock · Desk clock

Tiffany & Co. circular desk clock

Partially verified

This circular desk clock is presented as a Tiffany & Co. timekeeper. Featuring a minimalist design, it utilizes a metallic dial adorned with simple square-shaped hour markers and straight hands. The dial bears the signature "Tiffany & Co." and includes the designation "SWISS" at its base, indicating its reported country of origin. The clock is encased in a circular frame, featuring glass and metal construction with brass-colored details. The item measures 5 inches in height, 5 inches in width, and 2.25 inches in depth. According to the auction description, the clock has not been tested for functionality, and its physical state is noted as having rust to the bottom and some scuffing.

Front view of the Tiffany & Co. circular desk clock, showing the metallic dial, date window, and signature.
Front view of the Tiffany & Co. circular desk clock, showing the metallic dial, date window, and signature. — Public Sale Auction House (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Desk clock
Maker / attribution
Tiffany & Co.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
129
Source-reported date
Not established
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

Design and Construction

The object is a circular desk or table clock constructed from glass and metal. It features a dial with brass-colored details and square-shaped hour markers. The unit possesses a metal base, though the specific metal composition is not defined beyond the mention of brass-colored elements.

The dial surface appears to have a metallic or brushed finish, marked with the Tiffany & Co. name. A date aperture is positioned at the bottom of the dial, near the 6 o'clock marker, which remains a prominent feature of the face. The overall physical structure measures 5 inches by 5 inches, with a depth of 2.25 inches, suggesting a relatively compact footprint for a desktop or mantel setting.

Evidence for this section
  • “A circular desk or table clock with metal base and brass colored details.”
  • “Dimensions are 5 in h x 5 in w x 2.25 in d.”

Signatures and Origin

The dial prominently displays the Tiffany & Co. signature, identifying it within the brand's retail offerings. Below the center of the dial and towards the 6 o'clock position, the word "SWISS" is inscribed, which the auction listing explicitly references as evidence of the clock's origin.

No additional serial numbers or specific workshop hallmarks are visible on the exterior to provide further information on its production timeline or manufacturing facility. The attribution remains limited to the markings on the dial and the information provided by the auction house.

Evidence for this section
  • “Marked Tiffany & Co., Swiss to face of clock.”

Condition Report

The auction description provides a status for the piece, noting that the condition is "good" while highlighting specific physical wear. Observers are cautioned that there is evidence of rust to the bottom of the casing, as well as general scuffing on the surface.

Crucially, the auction house states that the clock has not been tested for functional operation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Condition is good with rust to bottom and some scuffing.”
  • “Clock has not been tested for functionality.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used within this Tiffany & Co. branded desk clock?
  • Can this model be identified in historical Tiffany & Co. desk clock catalogs to verify a production era?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tiffany & Co. circular desk clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerTiffany & Co.“Tiffany & Co.”
Dimensions5 in h x 5 in w x 2.25 in d“5 in h x 5 in w x 2.25 in d”
Dial markingTiffany & Co., Swiss“Marked Tiffany & Co., Swiss to face of clock.”
ConditionRust to bottom and scuffing“Condition is good with rust to bottom and some scuffing.”
FunctionalityNot tested“Clock has not been tested for functionality.”
TypeCircular desk or table clock“A circular desk or table clock”

Visible details

  • Square-shaped hour markers applied to the dial
  • Integrated date window at the 6 o'clock position
  • Circular bezel with glass crystal
  • Signatures include 'Tiffany & Co.' and 'SWISS' on the dial

Research qualifications

  • Functionality is unverified; the auction description explicitly states it has not been tested
  • Specific age or production date is not provided in the source

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

Consulted source

Glass and Metal Desk Clock by Tiffany & Co.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 6ef56a5366

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