Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 284
IMHOF - CLOCK WITH ENAMEL DIAL - CUPID & THREE GRACES ImHof, Swiss. Made circa 1920. Very fine, black marble, gilt-brass and painted on enamel, 8-day going mantel clock.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 5,000
Circular with fluted side supported by two turned cylindrical blocks with gilt-brass mounts, molded rectangular base, matte gilt brass bezel with blue champleve enamel border. Circular enamel, royal blue chapter ring with radial gold Arabic numerals, the center with a finely painted scene depicting the three graces with Cupid bound to a tree and his bow being broken by one of the graces in a landscape. Gilt-brass serpentine sun and baton hands. 50mm., rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |