Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 35
?Art Deco Electric Illuminated Globe Clock - MAPLUX? Léon Hatot, (ATO), "Electrique", No. 149/110, the globe gores by J. Forest, 17-19, Rue de Buci, Paris. Made circa 1935. Fine and very unusual, Art Deco, bronzed and chromed, electric terrestrial globe World Time clock with illuminated rotating globe. Accompanied by the original patent.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 5,500 - 7,000 / USD 7,500 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 10,620
C. Stepped and inclined chromed and bronzed base, glass globe covered in paper gores and illuminated from the inside by a light bulb. D. Bronzed hour chapter ring with bold Arabic numerals and indexes, inner white minute chapter ring with dot indexes and Arabic five-minute numerals. M. Electrically driven from the base, synchronous motor, 220 v. Signed on the hour chapter. Dim. 35 x 37 cm. Property of a French Gentleman
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |