Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 143

Cloisonne enamel, Koi Fish Imhof, Swiss, No. 691223, Ref. 7 177. Made circa 1960. A very fine and rare multi-colored cloisonné enamel 8 day-going desk clock. To be sold without reserve

HKD 15,000 - 32,000

USD 2,000 - 4,000 / EUR 1,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 43,750

C. Rectangular with angled back, resting on an angled based with five columns. D. Green and red cloisonné enamel representing two Koi fish in a pond, centered by an enamel sun. Applied gilt Arabic numeral chapter ring. Gilt fancy hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Signed on dial, numbered on case. Dim. 16.3 x 9 x 4.5 cm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-70-01

Very good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original

Notes

Cloisonne enamel clocks from the 1950 sand 1960s are extremely rare. Produced in very small quantities by manufacturers such as Imhof and Angelus, they were the best one could buy in terms of quality and price. Koi fish, favored by the Japanese as integral parts of garden and pond designs (Koi in Japanese is a homophone of the word for love and affection), they have also become extremely popular worldwide in tattoo art. This is the first time a Koi-themed clock has appeared at auction.