Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 123
Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Black Caravelle Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Atmos". Ref. 5804. Made circa 1971. Fine and unusual rectangular gilt brass and perspex (lucite) mantel clock with maritime panels, wound by barometric pressure changes.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,500 - 4,300 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
C. Glazed on 4 sides and on the top with perspex (lucite) panels with gilt caravelles and mountain views, the front panel with aperture to view the pendulum, stepped plinth base. D. White with applied gilt brass faceted dart indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Gilt brass dauphine hands with black tips. M. Cal. 526-5, gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking screw in the base below the pendulum disc. Case, movement and vacuum signed. Dim. 23 x 18 x 14 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |