Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 163
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF. 404, BEES Jaeger-LeCoultre, signed Marina, Ref. 404, Swiss. Made circa 1960. 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 1,875
Rectangular Lucite panel with bees and flowers in relief held by four brass screws mounted on a stepped rectangular brass base. Applied brass dart indexes. Fancy pierced lozenge hands. Baguette, skeletonized, train running in straight line in small two bar frame, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self compensating Breguet 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 |
Notes
Case signed and numbered. HEIGHT 20 cm.
WIDTH 18 cm. DEPTH 4.5 cm.