Bidspirit auction | SWISS ARTHUR IMHOF GILT BRASS

SWISS ARTHUR IMHOF GILT BRASS & ENAMEL CLOCK, C. 1955 - A Swiss Neoclassical table clock by Arthur Imhof S.A. (La Chaux-de-Fonds, founded 1924), mid-twentieth century, crafted in gilded brass with a polychrome painted enamel dial. The oval drum case features a reeded bezel flanked by twin cast ram's head supports, resting on a stepped rectangular plinth raised on four gadrooned bun feet. Painted on a dark plum ground accented with gilt foliage and stars, the dial depicts an eighteenth-century gallant courtship scene of a seated woman reading an open book beside a standing youth offering a flower, complete with gold Arabic numerals and pierced gilt hands. Signed 'IMHOF' and 'SWISS' along the lower dial margin and initialed 'RR' in gold above the six. The rear circular movement plate is fitted with a folding winding key and central hand-setting knob, stamped '1734556 / 15 JEWELS / SWISS', an '8' within a triangle for its eight-day power reserve, and an 'AF / SR' regulator scale, while the underside of the base is stamped '130 995 E / SWISS'. horology, mantel, desk, boudoir, timepiece, geneva, vintage, decorative, collectible, pastoral. Dimensions H: 6 1/3 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age. The gilded brass case shows light scratches, minor rubbing, and dark oxidation speckling on the top and rear plate. Tiny dust specks and a small fleck rest inside the lower bezel, with adhesive residue on the underside. The mechanical movement is untested.