Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 87
GÜBELIN 8-DAY GOING ART DECO DESK-CLOCK, CHINESE-STYLE DÉCOR; GILDED BRASS, BLACK ONYX AND JADEITE (OR NEPHRITE)
HKD 50,000 - 70,000
CHF 5,500 - 8,800 / USD 5,550 - 8,850TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 50,000
Gilded brass, black onyx and jadeite (or nephrite), keyless-winding, vertical rectangular-shape with stepped rounded corners, 8-day going, Art Deco desk-clock. On the right side, a carved stylised Chinese subject showing a father dragon and its son, meaning hope that his child will have a bright future. Purple and green-earth colours flinqué enamel (translucent enamel over guilloché engine-turning) dial with stylised sunburst central pattern.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-13 |
Good Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Gübelin
Year Circa 1930
Calibre 18’’’ (based on Angelus), lever escapement, 3 adjustments
Case No. 23 604
Dimensions 140 x 146 x 50 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
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