Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 163

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tropical Island Mantel Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre. Made circa 1955. Fine reverse engraved glass and gilt brass, 8-day going mantel clock.

HKD 7,500 - 15,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 8,750

C. Rectangular gilt-mirrored glass, hand reverse engraved by "ATV" with a tropical island and two birds, brushed and polished gilt brass base, domed crystal over the dial. D. Applied brushed gilt brass chapter ring with engraved radial Roman numerals, brushed gilt center disc. Gilt brass baton hands. M. Cal. 201, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, mirror signed ?ATV? Dim. 22.3 x 15 x 4 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original