Lalique Naiades Desk Clock with Sea Nymphs Design

Rene Lalique A Pre-War 'Naiades' 8 Day Desk Clock, France, design introduced in 1926, the clear glass press-moulded and frosted with sea nymphs, the timepiece housed in a gilt metal casing with hinged stand, the painted enamel dial with Breguet numerals, blued steel hands, height approximately 11.5 cm, moulded 'R.Lalique' to lower left edge. Other Notes: In Greek mythology, naiades were water-nymphs who provided life and vitality to freshwater streams, rivers and wells., these mythological spirits which took the form of beautiful maidens inhabiting rivers and woods, drew strength from the water, and if the source dried up, they too would die. This timepiece model, Naiades, was created by Lalique in 1926 and was in production until 1947.