Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 09, 2014

LOT 9

JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 389 MARINA DESK CLOCK DANCERS BRASS Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 389, Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, brass and Lucite, 8-day going desk clock.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 11,000 - 19,000 / CHF 1,300 - 2,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: USD 2,500

Rectangular Lucite and glass mounted within a gilt brass frame, mounted on a stepped rectangular brass base, flanked by two frosted Lucite panels with three dimensional artwork by "Marina" depicting tribal dancers. Frosted Lucite with gilt brass faceted applied baton indexes. Polished brass dauphine hands. Baguette, skeletonized, 16 jewels, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed, case numbered. HEIGHT 215 mm. WIDTH 410 mm. DEPTH 80 mm. To be sold without reserve