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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 24

Skeletonized Brass and Glass Léon Hatot, (ATO), No. 501589. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, skeletonized, chrome and glass, electric, Art Deco mantel clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Chrome-plated, rectangular, cover glazed on five sides, stepped base, two screws for levelling. D. White painted chapter ring on the reverse of the front glass, black baton hour indexes, outer minute divisions. Black and white painted baton hands. M. Exposed frame, half-second electromagnetic pendulum activating the electrical contacts, large micrometer adjustment nut, coil and Foucault regulator tube, pendulum locking screw at front, the battery mounted behind the movement. Case signed. Dim. 27.3 x 21.7 x 13 cm.