Only Online Auction
Geneva, Sep 22, 2021
LOT 218
Arthur Imhof S.A.
8-day going desk-clock, alarm; “Atlas carrying the World”; gilded brass
CHF 500 - 1,000
EUR 500 - 950 / USD 550 - 1,100 / HKD 4,300 - 8,600
Gilded brass, 8-day going, keyless-winding, desk-clock in the shape of the statue, “Atlas carrying the World”, with alarm; inside the terrestrial globe, which opens in two and is hinged, are two compartments probably intended to hold cigarettes and matches.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Arthur Imhof S.A., La Chaux-de-Fonds
Reference 65-789
Year circa 1960-1970
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 1 730 576
Material gilded brass
Diameter 152 mm.
Caliber lever escapement
Height 295 mm.
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