Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 143

Eight-Day Lantern Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre, made circa 1960. Fine and very rare eight-day going brass and lucite desk clock resembling a lantern.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: USD 2,360

C. Brass case with four Lucite panels, the two on the side with geometric pattern. D. Oval brass outer ring with brass indexes. Brass fancy hands. M. Skeletonized, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring mounted on a lucite plate resembling a candle flame. Case signed and numbered. Dim. 11 x 14.5 x 4.5 cm. Property of Various Owners


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original