Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 284

JAEGER-LECOULTRE DESK CLOCK FOR HERMÈS Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 465. Made circa 1960. Fine, gilt brass and leather, 8-day going desk clock with date.

C. Square, brushed, engraved square pattern on an angled leather and wooden base, lever for quick date adjustment. D. Applied brushed chapter ring with engraved hour indexes, aperture for the date. Gilt dauphine hands. M. Cal. 228, 43 mm., nickel, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, dial and case signed Hermès. Dim. 14 cm square.