Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 149
Cloisonne enamel, snake charmer ImHof, Swiss, No. 692029. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual rectangular gilt-brass keyless mantel timepiece with decorative enamel dial To be sold without reserve
HKD 12,000 - 20,000
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 13,750
C. Rectangular, polished and satin finish on a matching curved base, the upper and sides mounted with demi-chain link decoration, reverse secured by 6 screws. D. Rectangular, mottled rouge with central gilt star pattern, orange dot markers within brass collets, applied 12, 6 and 9 numerals, dial flanked by a resting lady under a tree and a snake charmer playing a mandolin. Brass baton and moon hands. M. Nickel-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Movement and dial signed, case numbered. Dim. 15.8 x 7.8 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-29-71-01 |
Good Lacking elements ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |