Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 324
LeCoultre Bees Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre, ?Marina?, Ref. 404, Swiss. Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, brass and Lucite, 8-day going desk clock.
HKD 15,000 - 30,000
USD 2,000 - 4,000 / EUR 1,500 - 3,000
Sold: HKD 17,500
C. Rectangular Lucite ?Bees? panel held by four brass screws mounted on a stepped rectangular brass base. D. Applied brass dart indexes. Fancy pierced lozenge hands. M. Baguette, skeletonized, 16 jewels, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Case, dial and movement signed. Height 20 cm, length 18 cm, depth 4.5 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |