Rare Jade-Green Solar Desk-Clock, Faceted Glass
Patek Philippe "Jade" Desk-Clock: Solar, Faceted Glass, Rare
WHY WE LOVE IT: A clock for the sun-desk from a time when this electric solution was on the cutting-edge of technology and so rare that you probably never saw this Patek Solar-Clock before.
Sparkling faceted glass, shiny golden case, noble & naturalistic jade-green dial. Lavish engraved gold front & golden side panels with green inlays. On top of the dial: elevated golden roman numerals and ornate engraved hands -- the minute hand sweeps in front of the numerals: between nums and glass. Overall a very empire-inspired design.
The case measures 220mm * 170mm * 90mm and has a gilt back hinged door. Signed. One of the rarest configurations of the Patek Solar Deskclock and with case-number 2XX dated to the late 1950s (approximately) and so one of the earliest of these back-then modern clocks. A green monolith for the desk, with the solar-powered winding of the mechanical movement and a battery-buffer to run "forever".
Overall in excellent condition. No significant signs of time or use. No dents in the gilded brass-case. No scratches or cracks in the glass. Decorative.