Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 319

LeCoultre Musical Alarm ? Black Ship Lecoultre, Swiss, ?Recital?. Made in the 1960s. Fine, 8 day-going keyless table clock with musical alarm

HKD 4,000 - 6,000

USD 500 - 800 / EUR 400 - 600

Sold: HKD 11,250

C. Rectangular brass with black lucite etched front panel depicting a sail boat, side panels in black colored imitation mirrorfinish. D. Black mirror-finish, anchors and wave patterns etched into the lucite panel. Gilt brass circle and baton hands, baton hand for alarm indication. M. Nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on case and dial, numbered on case. Dim. 12.8 x 8.8 x 4.5 cm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Usually found with blue panels, this is the first time a recital alarm clock has appeared at auction with black panels.