Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 31, 2025

LOT 95

GLAESNER, LES SCIENCES LES ARTS ET L’ASTRONOMIE, GILT BRASS

HKD 30,000 - 60,000

EUR 3,500 - 6,900 / CHF 3,300 - 6,500 / USD 3,900 - 7,800

A fine and very rare Louis XVI small ormolu mantel clock with 8-day going movement and hour and halfhour striking capability. The rectangular base rests on four turned feet and features pearled and interlaced decoration. The clock is surmounted by a globe and elegantly flanked by branches of laurel and palm. The movement is supported by a small square fluted column, while various instruments representing the arts and sciences lie artfully arranged at the base.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7-8

Good

Oxidized

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Glaesner

Model Les Sciences Les Arts Et L’Astronomie

Year circa 1785

Length 320

Height 100

Width 180

Weight 2.83kg. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement