Asprey 1895 London Desk Travel Clock in .925 sterling silver With Lapis Lazuli For Sale

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Asprey 1895 London Desk Travel Clock in .925 sterling silver With Lapis Lazuli:
$3998.00

Desk clock designed byAsprey of London.

A gorgeous and imposing antique desk travel clock, created in London England byCharles & GeorgeAspreyin 1895. It was crafted with very unusual geometric patterns in very fine solid .925/.999 sterling silver and decorated with six squares and rectangles beveled elements, carved from natural Afghani Lapis Lazuli. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged door with a push lock.
Movement: Mechanical, brass mounts and key wound lever escapement, key winding with two keys; one for the hour setting and the other for winding up.

Dial: White plain porcelain, with black roman numerals,blued iron hour and minutes hands, and crystal glass.

Weight: 272.35 Grams (174.58 Dwt)

Measurements:73mm by53mm by43mm (2.87 x 2.09 x 1.69 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stampedwith British control marks; theRampantLioncartouche for theassayand guaranty of the .925 silver, the mark for the city of London, the gothic letterUfor the year of production1895, the maker;s mark \"CA&GA\"associated toCharles Asprey and George Asprey and signed, \"ASPREY 166 NEW BOND ST\".

Asprey,was established in England in Mitcham, Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey\'s elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London\'s Bond Street. In 1847, the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today.

From its central London location, Asprey advertised \'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.\' An early specialty was dressing cases. Asprey crafted traditional cases and designs, mostly in leather, suitable for the new style of travel ushered in by railways.

As the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmith, goldsmith, jewelers and watchmakers. In the 1920\'s, commissions poured in from around the world, from American millionaire J. P. Morgan to potentates such as the Maharaja of Patiala, who commissioned a huge teak travelling trunk for each of his wives, in which each trunk was fitted with solid silver washing and bathing utensils with waterspouts of ornate tiger head and lined with blue velvet.Asprey cigarette casesandhumidor boxesbecame collectable amongst young sophisticates who delighted in its other modern products, including travel clocks, safety razors and automatic pencil sharpeners.

Note: This piece has been produced in 1895 during the reigning period ofQueen Victoria I (1837-1901).

Note:Extremely rare piece and one of the best ones we have ever seen.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.

Condition:The overall condition of this clock is good. Beside the normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All gemstones are secured. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. It is ingreat antique condition, with minimal traces of use and wear as usual for a piece of 130 years old.

INVENTORY REF: D022723MSNM/8.074

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