Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 32

LECOULTRE RUE DE LA PAIX REF. 397 LeCoultre, Rue de la Paix, Ref. 397. Made circa 1965. Fine and unusual, 8-day going, keyless table clock, designed as a street lamp. To be sold without reserve

C. In the form of a gilt and black lacquered street lamp, applied street sign Rue de la Paix. D. Beige with radial black Roman numerals. Blued steel Louis XV hands. M. Cal. JLC 219, 18???, nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring. Dial and case signed. Dim. 28 x 7.5 cm