Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 164
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 349, CHINOISE Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ref. 349. Made in the 1960's. Fine and rare, brass and Lucite, 8-day going desk clock with visible movement.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 62,000 - 155,000 / CHF 900 - 1,800
Sold: USD 1,500
Rectangular, Lucite panel, black background with gilt insets of a lady beneath a wisteria by a lily pool, brass bolt at each corner, stepped gilt brass base. Inset within the case, Perspex chapter ring with applied gilt faceted hour indexes. White tipped brushed gilt skeleton lozenge hands. Gilt-brass with linear wheel train, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |