Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 194
HERMÈS REF. 181 PENDULETTE BOULE Hermès, Paris, the movement by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ref. 181. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, gilt brass 8-day going table clock with leather base, probably designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,200 - 5,300 / EUR 2,500 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 3,500
C. Gilt brass dome case, fl at bezel, winding and handsetting crown at 6, separate circular compressed leather base. D. Brushed copper-colored with black painted radial Arabic numerals, inner minute track, central points of the compass design. Black Breguet hands. M. Rhodium plated, large going barrel, straight line lever escapement on a brass platform, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Base signed. Diam. 12 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |