Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Oct 08, 2016

LOT 7

JAEGER-LECOULTRE REF 488 SAILBOAT CLOCK Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 488, Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, brass and Lucite, 8-day going desk clock.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 7,800 - 15,500 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: USD 1,250

Rectangular Lucite mounted within a gilt brass tubular frame held by brass screws mounted on a stepped rectangular brass base. Frosted Lucite with off-center brass disc surrounded by gilt brass faceted applied dart indexes. Three dimensional artwork depicting a Chinese fishing vessel and landscape. Brass dauphine hands. Cal. 43 mm. rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Case and dial signed. HEIGHT 20 cm., WIDTH 17 cm., DEPTH 4.5 cm. To be sold without reserve