HEBDOMAS CARRIAGE ART NOVEAU MANTLE CLOCK [Rare/Old] ESTADO DE NOVO, MOSTRADOR PORCELANA C GUIRLANDAS COLORIDAS, art noveau, made in swiss, grand prix, corda 8 dias, caixa em bronze, prateada / pewter, alça, pezinhos, guirlanda, perfeito estado. In those days obtaining a long running capacity for watches was the goal of several watch-makers. It was through this challenge, which they conquered, that Hebdomas started it's production in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland). The craftmanship of the Swiss watch-makers in La Chaux-de-Fonds is world renowned, and this small village situated near to the French border, is also the birth-place of many famous Swiss brands. The work of these watch-maker has been re-discovered by a large public and connoisseurs, who appreciates the good craftmanship and models that time has preserved. Since , all Hebdomas watches has been entirely manufactured by hand, piece by piece. Hebdomas high standard of quality is rooted in the experience of it's highly skilled watch-maker, and also in the remembrance of olden customs linked to the cycle of seven, which is the key number that made it famous throughout the world. The name Hebdomas recalls the festivities of Ebdomee, held in Sparta, Croton and Mileto, which celebrated the birth of Apollo on the seventh day of the month. In ancient Lesbos, sung by poets, such festivities were dedicated to Dionisio, holding many superstitious rituals and beliefs which were linked to the seventh day of the month. A century of tradition has therefore helped Hebdomas to be well known and appreciated throughout the world.These famous time-pieces has been awarded several gold medals and distinctions.
