Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 148

GREEN CHINOISERIE BULLE CLOCK Bulle-Clock, France, Patented. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, early electric mantel clock with green japanned chinoiserie case.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,300

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Rectangular, arch-top, green and gilt painted japanned decoration, gilt glazed bezel with beaded decoration, knurled feet. Silvered with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, cut- away center to view the mechanism. Blued steel spade hands. Brass, electromagnetic pendulum with rating nut, electrical contacts.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed. DIM. 25 x 18.5 x 10.5 cm. The electric mechanism used in the Bulle electric clocks is the reverse of that used by Hatot. The Bulle system has the electromagnetic coil situated at the end of the pendulum and the curved bar magnet is fixed to the frame. To be sold without reserve