Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 331
CORUM EROTIC STERLING SILVER DESK CLOCK `LE DIABLE ET L'ANGE` Corum, The Hours of Love, Collectors Series, No. 462 / 500. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in the late 1990's. Fine and unusual, ball-shaped, sterling silver and paste-set desk clock with erotic automaton. Accompanied by the original Corum box.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,100TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,125
Two-body, sterling silver, bezel set with alternating white and blue pastes, thick round glass back with flat section to form a base, ball-shaped winding crown and bow, thick domed crystal. Multi-colored lacquered love scene of the devil and an angel, silver Arabic numerals on circular white reserves. Blued steel poire hands with pierced tips. Cal. 40 mm. rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |