Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013

LOT 324

IMHOF BRASS MANTEL CLOCK Imhof, Swiss, No. 696248, Ref. 75-258. Made in the 1960s. Fine and rare, 8-day going brass desk-mantel clock with a cloisonné enamel dial.

HKD 8,000 - 16,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / CHF 1,000 - 1,900

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

C. Circular, brushed gilt brass, on a rectangular curved base with 2 shaped brass supports
D. Shaded blue cloisonné enamel ?stars in the sky,? concave center representing the night sky, centered by an image representing the sun, applied gilt brass radial Arabic numerals mounted on silver chapters. Gilt baton and circle hands.
M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial signed. Height 17.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 7 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original