Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 75
IMHOF, SWISS Imhof, Swiss, No. 1313644, Ref 70 408. Made circa 1960. A very fine and very rare 8 day going brass and cloisonné enamel desk clock in the shape of a globe.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 1,875
Brass circular base decorated with a star representing the cardinal points, surmounted by a cloisonné blue enamel globe representing the world with applied cloisonné fish , surrounded by a brass helm inspired rim with applied zodiac signs. Silver, applied Arabic and blue dot indexes. Cal. 244, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |