Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 10, 2020
LOT 125
Asprey - 8-day going decorative clock; 18K yellow gold, diamonds, lapis-lazuli, enamel
HKD 274,000 - 352,000
USD 35,000 - 45,000 / EUR 31,900 - 41,000 / CHF 35,000 - 45,000
18K yellow gold, lapis-lazuli, diamond-set and enamel, manual-winding, 8-day going table clock in the shape of a rosacea. Red flinqué enamel (translucent enamel over guilloché engine-turning) dial with gold paillons décor, diamond-set indexes and radial roman numerals.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2 * |
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Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Asprey, London
Year circa 1977
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. unnumbered (by “M M”, Sheffield, England)
Material 18K yellow gold, diamonds, lapis-lazuli, enamel
Diameter 15 cm. (approx.)
Caliber 8-day going, lever escapement
Signature case
Accessories original fitted box
Notes
This small table clock is probably a unique creation from a small series of various luxury timepieces commissioned by Asprey at its various workshops between the 1970’s and the 2000’s.