Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 216

ANGELUS CARAVELLE GLOBE CLOCK & WEATHER STATION Angelus, Swiss, No. 60959, Ref. 831. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, brass and perspex 8-day going globe-shaped desk clock with barometer, hygrometer and thermometer.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,300 - 4,600

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Brass circular base surmounted by a Lucite surround decorated with caravelles, the points of the compass and the sun and moon, centered by a green painted and brass revolving globe featuring a clock, barometer, hygrometer and thermometer. Silver with applied gilt Arabic indexes, further brushed silvered dials for the hygrometer, thermometer and barometer. Gilt dauphine hands. 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed, case numbered. DIM. 20.5 x 18 x 9.5 cm. To be sold without reserve