Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 8
COMPAGNIE M. NORMANT, CHINESE MARKET STRIKING CLOCK, BRONZE
CHF 1,200 - 1,500
USD 1,250 - 1,600 / HKD 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 3,125
Very fine and rare painted wood panel, ormolu and chiselled gilded bonze, 2-day going, key-winding, "Chinoiserie" small mantel clock, in the shape of a neo-classical architecture surmounted by a Chinese character smoking his pipe, with hour and half-hour striking on a bell; made for the Chinese market. Silver colour dial with Chinese characters; gilded metal "Chinese" hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6-8-10 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Compagnie M. Normant, France
Year circa 1850-1880
Caliber small brass, circular Paris-type, with two going barrels, anchor escapement, spring suspension and pendulum
Dimensions 30.5 x 21.2 x 13 cm.
Signature movement
Accessories a pair of candlesticks “à deux feux” (23.9 x 15.2x 12.2 cm.)