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.


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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

Notes

It is the first time an Imhof cloisonné globe clock has appeared at auction.