Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 116
Jaeger-LeCoultre Caravelle Clock Jaeger-LeCoultre, ?Marina?, Ref. 316, Swiss. Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, brass and Lucite, 8-day going desk clock.
HKD 12,000 - 17,000
USD 1,500 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 20,000
C. Rectangular Lucite ?Caravelle? panel held by four brass screws mounted on a stepped rectangular brass base. D. Etched star 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. Dial and case signed. Height 16 cm, length 22 cm, depth 4.5 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |