Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 125
ASPREY FALLING BALL TIMEPIECE; SILVER, GILDED BRASS AND ENAMEL
HKD 93,000 - 110,000
CHF 11,850 - 14,250 / USD 12,000 - 14,400
Silver, gilded brass and enamel, falling ball-shaped timepiece to be suspended from the ceiling or a display to indicate the time thanks to the figure of Father Time. Polychrome silver enamel representing an outline map of the World with its countries, main capitals, oceans and seas.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Asprey
Year circa 1960-1970
Calibre 35''' (probably by Thwaites & Reed Ltd., London), circular plates with pillars, brass, with gravitypowered, platform with lateral equilibrated lever escapement, cut compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring
Material silver, gilded brass and enamel
Caliber 35''' (probably by Thwaites & Reed Ltd., London), circular plates with pillars, brass, with gravitypowered, platform with lateral equilibrated lever escapement, cut compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring
Dimensions Ø 108 mm.
Signature case and movement