Geneva, May 08, 2022
LOT 206
Property of a Swiss gentleman
ANGELUS, RETAILED BY SPRITZER & FUHRMANN, AIRCRAFT MULTI-FUNCTION GLOBE 8-DAYS CLOCK GIVEN TO AN ITALIAN ADMIRAL, BRASS
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,500 - 2,500 / USD 1,650 - 2,700 / HKD 12,700 - 21,100
Sold: CHF 6,875
An extremely fine and rare, decorative, manual wind, brass multi-function globe clock
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
|
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Angelus, Switzerland
Model “Globe”
Year circa 1954
Material brass
Caliber 8 days
Dimensions 24 cms x 15 cms (with wooden base)
Signature Dial, case (with dedication plaque on base) and movement
Accessories original photography showing the original owner with the clock on the mantle piece.
Notes
Given to an Italian admiral for his possible launch of the new SS Atlantic later converted into a cruise ship. It is probable that this rare example of the Angelus globe clock was mounted on a wooden base to fit the dedication plaque and unlike the other version featuring the aircraft mounted above the globe, this rare version has a lovely brass stand that wraps around the globe. The accompanying black and white picture shows the clock sitting on top of the fireplace.