Unknown Longines bronze advertising statuette with winged hourglass logo

The version in the Longines museum has still both arms and it is a pocket watch holder (stand). I personally would date it somehow in the 1920’s, maybe 10-20 years earlier. Longines itself has mostly no information about these kind of things, as they didn’t file information about their advertising stuff. They have both the same dimensions, the lamp is a rebuild done in the US, the other one was originally located in Spain

There was also a special edition of it, 10, maximally 20 pieces made in Japan, related to one of the companies anniversary’s (I guess the 175 years celebrations)

Thank you very much for all the information you have shared.

I believe my statuette may be the only example currently known in Ukraine. I am very interested in learning the exact dimensions and, if possible, the metal composition of your statuettes.

I do not think my example is one of the Japanese reproductions made in the 2000s. The statuette is genuinely old, and this is even more obvious when seen in person. The surface, patina, wear, and overall appearance all suggest considerable age.

I have managed to find the contact details of a museum sculpture conservator and restorer here in Kharkiv. I am planning to meet with him next week so that he can examine the statuette and hopefully provide at least an approximate assessment of its age.

Thank you again for your help and for sharing your knowledge. Every new piece of information helps me better understand the history of this fascinating Longines item.

Joining this conversation late, I completely agree with Bigbug1964 on the dating of this statue.

This has nothing to do with art deco which is much more linear /stylized, the wavy and curvy lines are typical art nouveau, an earlier style which was prevalent from 1900 into the 1920s.
https://www.alamy.com/art-nouveau-m...o-station-in-paris-france-image210432295.html

I must admit I’m slightly envious, congrats on this nice find 😜