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Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 197

Jaeger-LeCoultre Pendulette Boussole Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ref. 179. Made circa 1939. Fine and unusual, gilt brass and marble 8-day going table clock.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

USD 1,500 - 1,900 / EUR 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 4,800

C. Gilt brass dome, flat bezel, U-shaped frame, the terminals for winding and hand-setting, square marble base. D. Brushed gilt with black painted radial Arabic numerals, inner minute track, central points of the compass design. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, rectangular plate, large going barrel, straight line lever escapement on a brass platform, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 13.5 x 11.7 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

It is thought that only about 50 pieces of this model were made.