Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, May 13, 2018
LOT 505
IMHOF, HORAS NON NUMERO NISI SERENAS, POSSIBLY UNIQUE MEDIEVAL CLOCK WITH PAINTED ENAMEL PANELS A fine and very rare, manual wind, brass clock with multiple painted enamel panels.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 64,000 - 96,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Imhof
Reference Ref. 3 265
Year Circa 1960
Caliber 24'''
Dimensions 215 x 140 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement .
Notes
These particular models of painted enamel clocks represented the best examples that could be offered at the time. Not only did the manufacturer (clocks like these were found made for Imhof, Juvenia and Gubelin) take the time to make sure that each of the panels were decorated internally, they decorated the external panels as well. This is only the third clock of its kind to appear at auction (the last one was sold by Antiquorum, Lot 478, June 2011 Hong Kong and Lot 154, November 11, 2004 Geneva) and may indicate that these were made either for a special exhibition or by special order only and have slight variations on each clock indicating that each may be unique.