351 lots

LOT 121

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Zodiac Clock Just, France, No. 2365. Made circa 1960. Fine 8-day going, gilt-brass desk clock.

C. Square form with transparent front and back, the base stepped. D. Blue, an inner brass ring with radial Roman numerals, outer blue ring with signs of the Zodiac. Gilt fancy sun and moon hands. M. Straight-line lever escapement, index regulator. Case and dial signed. Dim. 16.5 x 19 x 6 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

CHF 900 - 1,300

EUR 700 - 1,000

LOT 122

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

United States Time Zones Remembrance, Swiss. Circa 1960. Fine brass four time zone desk clock.

C. Square with scrolls on each side, rectangular beveled base. D. Transaparent with four subdials labeled for the United States time zones, large outer minute ring with brass dot indexes, the brass bezel with a compass motif. Brass baton hands. M. Cal. 26N, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Remembrance, case and movement signed Semca. Dim. 19 x 28 x 6.5 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

CHF 900 - 1,300

EUR 700 - 1,000

LOT 123

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Black Caravelle Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Atmos". Ref. 5804. Made circa 1971. Fine and unusual rectangular gilt brass and perspex (lucite) mantel clock with maritime panels, wound by barometric pressure changes.

C. Glazed on 4 sides and on the top with perspex (lucite) panels with gilt caravelles and mountain views, the front panel with aperture to view the pendulum, stepped plinth base. D. White with applied gilt brass faceted dart indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Gilt brass dauphine hands with black tips. M. Cal. 526-5, gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking screw in the base below the pendulum disc. Case, movement and vacuum signed. Dim. 23 x 18 x 14 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 2,500 - 4,300

EUR 2,000 - 3,500

LOT 124

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Black Fish Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Atmos" Ref. 5806. Made circa 1962. Fine, rectangular gilt brass and perspex (lucite) mantel clock with aquarium panels and wound by barometric pressure changes. To be sold without reserve

C. Glazed on 4 sides and on the top with perspex (lucite) panels with gilt angel-fish and water plants, the front panel with aperture to view the pendulum, stepped plinth base. D. Off-white with applied gilt dart indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Gilt dauphine hands with black tips. M. Cal. 526-5, gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular torsion pendulum, locking screw in base below the pendulum disc. Case, movement and vacuum signed. Dim. 23 x 18 x 13.5 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,750

LOT 125

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

J.L. Reutter Patent Atmos ? Blue Mirror Atmos, Pendule Perpetuelle, J. L. Reutter patent, No. 6241, Swiss. Made circa 1935. Very fine and very rare, early, Art Deco, mirror and chrome, "perpetual" clock wound by changes in barometric pressure with early mercury in glass expansion device.

C. Rectangular, blue-mirrored body, chromed inclined base, aperture to view the pendulum, chromed bezel. D. Matte silver with applied blued brass baton indexes and Art Deco Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Blued steel sword hands. M. Chrome, vacuum chamber with rotating drum driven by a mercury in glass expansion device winding the going barrel by a blued steel spring and ratchet, lever escapement driven by annular torsion pendulum, locking lever in the base below the pendulum. Applied plaque on the case back inscribed ?Brevets J.L. Reutter S.G.D.G?. Dim. height 25.3 cm., width 20.3 cm., depth 12.8 cm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 5,200 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

LOT 126

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Hermès Pendulette Étrier Hermès, Paris, "Etrier", the movement by Pontifa-Audoine, Swiss. Made circa 1935. Fine and rare, 8-day going, gilt brass and leather stirrupform desk clock with alarm, probably designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon. To be sold without reserve

C. Four-body, gilt-brass frame in the form of a stirrup, leather-covered circular case suspended from the frame by a leather loop, winding, hand-setting and alarm setting from the back. D. Matte sand-colored with painted hour indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 19???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and stirrup signed Hermès, movement signed Pontifa- Audoine. Dim. 15 x 13 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,700

EUR 700 - 1,300

Sold: USD 3,000

LOT 127

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Bayard Pendulette Étrier For Hermès Bayard, retailed by Hermès, No. 115163. Made in the 1930's. Fine, steel and leather, 8-day going, stirrup-form desk clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Polished steel, stirrup-form with suspended leather case. D. Leather with steel faceted pyramidal indexes. Steel baton hands. M. Gilt brass, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case signed Hermès. Dim. 15 x 13.5 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,700

EUR 700 - 1,300

Sold: USD 938

LOT 128

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Jaeger-Lecoultre For Hermès Pendulette Sabord Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Pendulette Sabord", retailed by Hermès. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, brass 8-day going desk clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Brass case, porthole bezel with screw-down nut and hinged to allow access for winding and hand-setting, hinged strut for desk use. D. Brushed with black painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Black Breguet hands. M. 19???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, large going barrel, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre & Hermès. Diam. 16.5 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

CHF 1,300 - 1,700

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,500

LOT 129

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

JAEGER -LECOULTRE FOR HERMES BAROMETER Jaeger, Baromètre 7 A.B., France, made for Hermes. Made in the 1960?s. Unusual wall barometer and thermometer. To be sold without reserve

Glass dial within a red leather frame. Small thermometer below the barometer movement. Dial signed Jaeger, case signed Hermes and Jaeger. Diam. 17 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,000

CHF 1,300 - 1,700

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 4,375

LOT 130

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Jaeger-LeCoultre Ciga rette Box Jaeger-LeCoultre, No. 55964. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare, red leather-covered cigarette box with 8-day going clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Rectangular cigarette box overlaid with red leather, hinged lid with aperture for the dial. D. Black with Arabic indexes and outer minute track. White alpha hands. M. 43 mm., rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 18 x 14 x 7 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

CHF 900 - 1,300

EUR 700 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,000

LOT 131

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Hermes Purse Watch Hermès, Paris, Otomato. Made by Henry Moser & Cie, Le Locle, Swiss, circa 1930. Fine and very unusual, sterling silver crocodile-covered, keyless purse watch with spring-loaded sliding shutters. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Silver rectangular, crocodile covered, with engine-turned shutters and polished thumb bars. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 24-hour markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed by Hermès on the dial, Moser trademark on the movement. Dim. 60 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 132

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Patek Philippe Naviquartz Chronometer Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 700443, model E 1200. Made in the 1970's. Fine ?Naviquartz?, electronic, center-seconds chronometer. Accompanied by the original mahogany fitted box.

C. Cast and painted metal with chromium-plated bezel, battery compartments with screwed-down cover, folding stand. D. Black, with Arabic numerals, outer minutes divisions, outer seconds ring with baton divisions and Arabic five second numerals. White painted baton hands. Brushed steel dial plate. M. Electronic, battery operated quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 17 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,200 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,300

Sold: USD 4,000

LOT 133

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILED BY KELVIN HUGHES, LONDON Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Kelvin Hughes, London, No. 977/39. Made in the 1970's. Fine, mahogany, electronic, center-seconds chronometer in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Two-tier, hinged. D. Black, with Arabic numerals, outer luminous minute divisions, inner 12 and 24-hour divisions. Gray painted luminous baton hands. Matte steel dial plate. M. Electronic. Dial, box, and movement signed. Dim. 18 x 18 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

LOT 134

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Patek Philippe - Yellow Gold Hunting Cased Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 121327, case No. 147684. Made for Maier & Berkele - Atlanta in circa 1900. Fine and rare, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with an 18K yellow gold 18 cm chain.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets,? front cover engraved with initials A.H.B, hinged gold cuvette engraved: A. Haygood Boynton Atlanta Ga. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Cal. 18???, rhodium-plated , 15 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case and movement signed Maier & Berkele Atlanta, lunette signed A.W.C. Co. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,500 - 5,200

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,000

LOT 135

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Patek Philippe Half Hunter Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 37016. Made in 1869, sold August 18, 1871. Fine and very rare, 18K gold half hunting-cased keyless pocket watch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, bassine, polished, entirely foliate engraved, sprung and hinged front cover with glazed aperture, blue champleve enamel radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, back cover with monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. 32 mm., matte gilt, 15 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and mean time adjustment screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case and cuvette signed, numbered on case and cuvette. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 2,500 - 4,300

EUR 2,000 - 3,500

LOT 136

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

JULES JURGENSEN -MID-SIZE HUNTING CASED Jules Jürgensen, Swiss, No. 12964. Made circa 1880. Very fine 18K pink gold keyless pocket watch with Jûrgensen?s patent bow hand setting, patented in 1867.

C. Three-body, "bassine", polished, Jürgensen's patented bow hand setting, the front monogrammed ?MCS? and the back engraved ?1883.? D. White enamel with black radial Roman numerals, outer minutes. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14???, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement with elongated fork, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, large index regulator with engraved scale on the center bridge. Case, dial, and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,200 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,400

LOT 137

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

E . HOWARD & CO ? HUNTING CASED E. Howard & Co., Boston, No. 219506, case No. 2227, Series IV. Made circa 1875. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch.

C. Four-body, bassine et filets, reeded band, hinged gold cuvette with oeil-de-perdrix decoration and engine-turned rim. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel crescent hands. M. Cal. N size, nickel, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, most in raised screwed gold settings, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance spring, swan neck micrometric regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 61 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,200 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,125

LOT 138

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Ballet Dancer Tourneau, Swiss, No. 813581, made circa 1950. Fine 14K yellow gold brooch watch.

C. Three-body, ?bassine?, polished, sloped bezel. D. Silvered with applied gold Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock, digital power reserve aperture at 6. Yellow gold Breguet hands. M. 19 ¼''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, fausses cotes decoration, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 43 x 52 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,700

EUR 700 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 139

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

Art Deco Dress Watch Swiss, No. 5. Made circa 1930. Fine 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless dress pocket watch.

C. Three-body, ?bassine pincee?, polished and brushed, the bezel decorated with black and white enamel, the back with a black and white enamel Art Deco motif, the case band with a black and white enamel stripe. D. Silvered with applied gold Arabic indexes and dots for the minutes. Blue steel cathedral hands. M. 17''', frosted gilt, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Brguet balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,500 - 5,200

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,000

LOT 140

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 08, 2011

DUNHILL GOLD LIGHTER WATCH A. Dunhill, Patent No. 143752, Swiss, retailed in the United States. Made circa 1925. Fine, 14K yellow gold lighter with built-in keyless watch.

C. Four-body, 14K yellow gold, rectangular, engine turned decoration, hinged front panel housing the watch movement, single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism and flip top, the front monogrammed ?CEB,? the inside with engraved dedication. D. Matte gold with painted black Arabic numerals. Blued steel cathedral hands. M. Cal. 6''', rectangular with canted corners, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case signed Dunhill, movement signed J. Schulz, case stamped Cartier. Dim. 46 x 38. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,300 - 2,200

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 2,000