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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 382
"Le Normandie" Léon Hatot, (ATO). Made circa 1935. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, frosted lilac-colored pressed glass desk clock.
CHF 4,800 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 3,700 / USD 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 8,260
C. Pressed lilac-colored frosted glass, the base representing waves, front view of a masted ship above with sun-ray background, the back of the base impressed ?Cie Gle Transatlantique, French Line?. D. Integral to the case, frosted and translucent glass chapter ring with radial letters spelling ?Normandie? for the numerals, dot minute markers. Steel "épée" hands. M. 45 mm., nickel, 4 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case signed. Dim. 15 x 13 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The French ocean liner ?Le Normandie? made her maiden voyage on May 29, 1935. At the time, she was the largest and fastest ship in the world, and she maintains the distinction of being the most powerful steam turbo-electric propelled passenger ship ever built. The luxurious interiors of Normandie were marvels of Art Déco and the Streamline Moderne style. The present clock is a model that was sold on board the ?Normandie?. Its glass case, in the manner of Lalique, is thought to have been made by Sabino.