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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 49
"A La Ronde" Léon Hatot, (ATO), No. 96067. Made circa 1948. Fine and rare, moulded glass and "bakelite" electric mantel clock.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,500 / USD 2,500 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 4,484
C. Rectangular stepped "bakelite" base and movement housing. D. Pressed frosted and polished glass with dentilled border, radial gilt Arabic numerals on raised blocks, the center with raised decoration. Gilt "Art Deco" hands with convex circular tips. M. 9 cm., battery driven, electromagnetic pendulum. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 22 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
This model having been produced both before and after World War II, it is difficult to date it with precision. The glass dial is often attributed
to Lalique, however this remains to be proven.