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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009
LOT 273
Cut Glass Bulle Clock Bulle Clock, France, No. 270871. Made in the 1920's. Fine and very rare, cut glass and ebonized wood electric table clock.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 1,700 - 3,400 / EUR 1,300 - 2,700
C. Oval, domed cut glass shade decorated with leaves and geometric patterns, oval ebonised wood base. D. Matte silvered, black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, cut-away center to view the mechanism, brass borders. Blued steel spade hands. M. Brass, electromagnetic pendulum with rating nut, electrical contacts. Dial signed. Dim. 37 x 25.5 x 19 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
The electric mechanism used in the Bulle electric
clocks is the reverse of that used by Hatot. The
Bulle system has the electromagnetic coil situated
at the end of the pendulum and the curved bar
magnet is fixed to the frame.