Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 147
Blue cloisonné enamel globe clock Imhof, Swiss, No. 1033469, Ref 70 408. Made circa 1960. A very fine and very rare 8 day going brass and cloisonné enamel desk clock in the shape of a globe. To be sold without reserve
HKD 23,000 - 38,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,300 - 3,800
Sold: HKD 32,500
C. Brass circular base decorated with a star representing the cardinal points, surmounted by a cloisonné blue enamel globe representing the world with applied cloisonné fish , surrounded by a brass helm inspired rim with applied zodiac signs. D. Silver, applied Arabic and blue dot indexes. M. Cal. 244, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on dial, numbered on case. Diam. 15. 5 cm, height 13 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |