Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 303

JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 349, CHINOISE Jaeger-LeCoultre, signed Marina, Ref. 349. Made in the 1960's. Fine, Perspex and gilt brass, 8-day going desk clock with visible movement.

C. Rectangular, Perspex, black background with gilt insets of a lady beneath a wisteria by a lily pool, brass bolt at each corner, stepped gilt brass base. D. Inset within the case, Perspex chapter ring with applied gilt faceted hour indexes. Whitetipped brushed gilt skeleton lozenge hands. M. Gilt-brass with linear wheel train, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Case signed. Dim. 16 x 22 x 47 mm.