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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 334
"Red Umbrella" Swiss. Made circa 1920. Fine, enameled novelty keyless desk clock in the form of an umbrella. To be sold without reserve
CHF 600 - 1,200
EUR 350 - 750 / USD 500 - 1,000
Sold: CHF 1,652
C. Umbrella form, overlaid with raspberry colored translucent enamel over an engine-turned ground, polished brass bezel, support formed from the umbrella handle. D. Silvered engine-turned with radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "cathdrale" hands. M. 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Diam. 9.5 cm. Property of a French Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |