Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 179

LeCoult re Obelisk LeCoultre, Obelisk, Ref. 462. Made circa 1970. An unusual brass eight-day going desk clock. To be sold without reserve

HKD 10,000 - 20,000

USD 1,300 - 2,600 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 8,750

C. Brass and plastic base inlaid with Egyptian motifs on the sides, plastic pillar composing the top of the obelisk. D. Square silver with four Egyptian-style birds on each corner. Applied gold Arabic and baton numerals. Dart hands. M. 18???, nickel-plated, 13 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on case and dial. Height 24 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-10

Very good

Patinated

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original