LeCoultre Egyptian Revival Obelisk 8-Day Desk Clock — 1965 Complete Full Set with Original Box & Warranty Papers

LeCoultre Egyptian Revival Obelisk 8-Day Desk Clock — 1965 Complete Full Set with Original Box & Warranty Papers

An exceptional, museum-grade collector’s desk clock by LeCoultre (Jaeger-LeCoultre) from the mid-1960s, executed in the iconic Egyptian Revival style. This model stands today as one of the most recognizable and highly sought-after decorative LeCoultre timepieces from the mid-century modern era.

Preserved in outstanding condition, this particular timepiece is presented as an extraordinarily rare complete collector’s set—inclusive of its original presentation box and official factory guarantee documents dated 1965. Finding a complete set for this reference is exceptionally rare on the global market.

At the heart of the design is a transparent lucite/acrylic obelisk mounted on a geometric brass base decorated with Egyptian figural motifs. The front face displays a stylized scene inspired by ancient Egyptian art, capturing the luxury modernism of the 1960s—a fusion of fascination with archaeology, architecture, and futuristic mid-century design.

The brushed silver dial featuring applied gilded hour indices and the signature LeCoultre logo houses a manufacture 8-day manual-wind mechanical movement, wound via controls on the underside of the base. Often referred to by collectors as the “Egyptian Obelisk Clock” or “Egyptian Revival Obelisk”, this reference was produced under both LeCoultre and Jaeger-LeCoultre signatures depending on the target market.

• Condition: Very Good / Collector’s Grade

• Availability: In stock at Luxos Arts Gallery (Insured worldwide shipping)

• Set: Complete Full Set (Original presentation box and official 1965 guarantee documents)

• Brand / Origin: LeCoultre / Jaeger-LeCoultre (Swiss Made)

• Period / Date: ca. 1965

• Movement: Manufacture Manual-Wind Mechanical 8-Day Power Reserve

• Style: Egyptian Revival / Mid-Century Modern

• Materials: Gilt Brass, Lucite (Acrylic), Lacquered Decorative Panels

• Motif: Egyptian Obelisk & Relief Scene

Collector Insights & Mid-Century Design Significance

Clocks of this series were produced in limited numbers for a short duration and today appear almost exclusively at specialist international auction houses and high-end mid-century design dealers.

Key highlights of this piece include:

• 1965 Factory Full Set: The presence of the original presentation box and dated warranty documents elevates this piece to top-tier investment status, as the vast majority of surviving examples lost their paper accessories over the decades.

• Egyptian Revival Aesthetic: Captures the mid-century fascination with ancient Egyptian art and architecture, blending transparent acrylic geometry with bas-relief brass storytelling.

• Manufacture 8-Day Movement: A high-grade Swiss 8-day manual movement ensures long-lasting mechanical reliability and functionality as a luxury desk centerpiece.

Technical Specifications:

• Maker: LeCoultre / Jaeger-LeCoultre (Swiss Made)

• Model: Egyptian Revival Obelisk Desk Clock

• Movement Type: Manual-Wind Mechanical 8-Day

• Year of Manufacture: 1965

• Base & Frame: Gilt Brass with Lacquered Relief Panel

• Obelisk Material: Clear Lucite / Acrylic

• Dial: Brushed Silver with Applied Gold-Plated Indices

• Included: Original LeCoultre box, original 1965 guarantee papers

Luxos Arts Guarantee: Rare horological objects of vertu from Jaeger-LeCoultre represent premier tangible assets in the decorative arts market. We guarantee the authenticity, movement functionality, and provenance of this clock, backed by expert gallery documentation.