Swiss Gilt Brass Art Deco Desk Clock Retailed by Black, Starr & Frost Gorham

Retailed by Black, Starr & Frost Gorham, one of America’s most prestigious luxury houses, this clock reflects the firm’s long-standing reputation for fine jewelry, silver, and decorative objects, and a standard of quality and taste associated with the firm.

A refined study in symmetry and form, this Swiss Art Deco desk clock captures the architectural elegance that defines the movement at its height. Executed in richly polished gilt brass, the case presents a striking, stepped silhouette anchored by flared supports, creating a sense of structure and balance that feels both bold and composed.

The dial is equally compelling, its warm silvered surface framed by a geometric minute track and punctuated by raised, faceted Arabic numerals in gilt. The numerals catch the light beautifully, offering both legibility and subtle dimension, while the matching hands maintain the clock’s cohesive, streamlined aesthetic. The overall effect is one of quiet precision, where every element serves both design and function.

Confident and sculptural, this desk clock is a quintessential Art Deco statement, equally at home in a period interior or as a refined contrast within a modern space.

Within, a reliable Swiss 8-day mechanical movement provides enduring performance, requiring winding only once per week.

Restored, One-Year Warranty

Circa 1920