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 - 6,000

TO 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.


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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

Notes

Signed on dial, numbered on case. DIAM. 15. 5 cm. HEIGHT 13 cm. To be sold without reserve