Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 214
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.
HKD 48,000 - 64,000
USD 6,180 - 7,080 / CHF 6,180 - 8,170
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 |