Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2015
LOT 154
EARLY ATMOS J.L. REUTTER PATENT GILT BRASS J.L. Reutter patent, "Pendule Perpetuelle", No. 415. Made circa 1930. Very fine and very rare, early, gilt brass, perpetual clock wound by changes in barometric pressure with early mercury in glass expansion device.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,100 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 5,625
Rectangular, gilt brass, one-piece case with molded base, glazed on four sides and the top, adjustable toupie feet. White enamel with radial painted black Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking lever in the base.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |