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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 6

LeCoultre, "Atmos V," No. 76165. Made in the late 1950s. Fine, rectangular, gilt brass and glass Atmos clock wound by barometric pressure changes. To be sold without reserve

C. Gilt brass, glazed on 4 sides and on the top, polished and brushed, stepped plinth base, leveling screws and spirit level in the base. D. Circular, applied gilt brass triangular and roman numerals. Gilt brass dauphine hands. M. Cal. 526-5, gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking lever above the pendulum disc, regulator at the top. Case and movement signed. Height 22.5 cm., width 20 cm. Depth 15.5 cm.