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New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 8
A La Ronde Léon Hatot, (ATO), No. 97861. Made circa 1948. Fine and rare, molded glass and "bakelite" electric mantel clock. To be sold without reserve
USD 800 - 1,200
EUR 550 - 850 / CHF 900 - 1,300
Sold: USD 1,680
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. Silver 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: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Leon Hatot
A watchmaker, jeweler and inventor born in 1883, he made movements
for firms such as Van Cleef, Boucheron and Mauboussin.
He made electric clocks under the name of ATO, invented the
'Rolls' self-winding movement licensed to Blancpain, and took
over the business of the famous Paul Garnier. At the outbreak of
World War II, the firm closed its jewelry business and the stock
was kept in a bank vault until it was sold at auction in Geneva in
1989. Leon Hatot died in 1953.