Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 10, 2013

LOT 332

CORUM EROTIC STERLING SILVER DESK CLOCK `LA SUCETTE` Corum, The Hours of Love, Collectors Series, No. 110 / 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 - 2,100

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,750

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 a publican in the cellar and a lady resting on a barrel, 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.


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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

Notes

DIAM. 73 mm. To be sold without reserve