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Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 230

Jaeger-LeCoultre Double Face Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Double Face", Ref. 159. Made circa 1935. Fine and rare, double-face, 8-day going, glass and chromed Art Deco table clock.

CHF 3,200 - 4,200

USD 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,200 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,840

C. Square, chromed case raised on a black glass rectangular base, the telescopic winding and hand-setting crown concealed in the base. D. On each side, bevelled glass with mirrored chapter ring, radial white Roman numerals, square mirrored center, matte gray backplate. White Art Deco baton hands. M. Cal. 230, rhodium-plated, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring, index regulator. Dials signed. Dim. 19.2 x 22.6 x 8 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

An identical clock is illustrated in Jaeger-LeCoultre, La Grande Maison, Franco Cologni, 2006, p. 348.