Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 148
Jaeger LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 258. Made circa 1960. A fine and very rare brass and glass 8 day-going desk clock decorated with zodiac signs. To be sold without reserve
HKD 15,000 - 23,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 28,750
C. Crescent-shaped brass base mounted on a circular base holding two glass plates held by a brass surround. The back blue glass plate decorated with painted zodiac signs. The front transparent glass plate with spider-web pattern and painted black and gold stars. M. Baguette, skeletonized, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial and numbered on case.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 01 |
HANDS Original |