Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 09, 2014

LOT 163

LE COULTRE, REF. 2161, "RECITAL", MUSICAL ALARM CLOCK LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 2161, Made in the 1970s. Fine, 8 day-going table / desk clock with musical alarm.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 900 - 1,800

Rectangular brass with Lucite etched front panel of a singing bird on a branch, side panels in red colored imitation mirror-finish. Red mirror-finish musical note indexes on a scale chapter ring etched into the Lucite panel. Gilt brass circle and baton hands. Nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 12.5 x 9 x 4 cm.