Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 160
Jaeger-LeCoultre for L.Leroy & Cie
Atmos VII, gilded-brass, lacquered brass and glass; unique piece especially made for Jean Dutourd (1920-2011), French Academician
Atmos VII, gilded-brass, lacquered brass and glass; unique piece especially made for Jean Dutourd (1920-2011), French Academician
EUR 5,000 - 8,000
USD 6,000 - 9,500 / HKD 46,200 - 74,000
Sold: EUR 12,350
Please note that this lot cannot be shipped, it will only be available after the auction in our Monaco office.
Gilded brass, Imperial green lacquered brass and glass, self-winding, horizontal rectangular-shaped, mantel clock wound by barometric pressure changes, especially made for the French Academician Jean Dutourd (1920-2011).
Gilded brass, Imperial green lacquered brass and glass, self-winding, horizontal rectangular-shaped, mantel clock wound by barometric pressure changes, especially made for the French Academician Jean Dutourd (1920-2011).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, Le Sentier (Vallée de Joux)
Model Atmos VII
Reference “Empire”
Year circa 1969-1979
Caliber With vacuum chamber winding the going barrel and lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum
Dimensions 45 x 45 x 22 cm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Please note that this lot cannot be shipped, it will only be available after the auction in our Monaco office.
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This “Atmos” is probably one of the most impressive clocks ever made by the Grande Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux; its exceptional size and proportions make it one of the most desirable clocks ever made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. This model is not even referenced in Mr. Lebet’s book; it’s probably a unique piece made as a special order.
Bibliography
- Lebet, Jean, Vivre de l’air du temps, Histoire de la pendula Atmos, Editions Jeager-LeCoultre, Le Sentier (Vallée de Joux), 1997 (88 pp.)
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This “Atmos” is probably one of the most impressive clocks ever made by the Grande Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux; its exceptional size and proportions make it one of the most desirable clocks ever made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. This model is not even referenced in Mr. Lebet’s book; it’s probably a unique piece made as a special order.
Bibliography
- Lebet, Jean, Vivre de l’air du temps, Histoire de la pendula Atmos, Editions Jeager-LeCoultre, Le Sentier (Vallée de Joux), 1997 (88 pp.)