Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 147

BAULLIER & GUYERDET - EMPIRE MANTEL CLOCK 'LA LECTURE' Baullier & Guyerdet à Paris, movement No. 3751. Made circa 1815. Fine and rare, Empire, gilt-bronze, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking mantel clock.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 25,000 - 41,000 / USD 3,400 - 5,700

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,750

Rectangular clock housing in the form of a bookcase surmounted by a wreath and book finial, oval base with two seated children reading books, the sides with chased garland mounts, stepped base and circular feet, bezel chased with a repeated pattern. Annular white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, engine- turned gilt center. Blued steel Breguet hands.. Circular plates, going barrels for both trains, anchor escapement, silk suspension, pendulum with gilt-brass bob, countwheel striking on a bell.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed. DIM. 43 x 28 x 18.5 cm. This clock, as the subject would suggest, would have been intended to be placed in a library. To be sold without reserve