Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LEROY PENDULE CHINOIS ROUGE L. Leroy & Cie à Paris, 7, Boul.d de la Madeleine. No. 24884. Made circa 1910. Fine, red-lacquered wood, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking chinoiserie mantel clock. Accompanied by a key.
C. Arch-top, red-lacquered and decorated with gilt figures in Chinese landscapes, stepped base, brass bezel, brass bun feet. D. Convex white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, regulation arbour above 12. Blued steel spade hands. M. Circular gilt plates, going barrels for both trains, anchor escapement, steel rod pendulum with brass bob, striking on a coiled gong. Dial and movement signed. DIM. 25.5 x 17 x 12 cm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |