Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 177

LECOULTRE SHIP & STARS LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 301. Made circa 1960. A fine and rare brass and Lucite desk clock representing a Viking ship. To be sold without reserve

C. Brass, rectangular resting on a base held by three concentric globes, dark brown lucite back panel held by 6 screws. D. Silver in the shape of a sail, surmounting the hull of a Viking ship navigating through opaque glass representing the sea, applied brass star-shaped indexes. Brass hands. M. Cal. 201, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring. Movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 14.5 x 16.8 x 5.3 cm.