Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 153

Angelus, Swiss, No. 173437, Ref. 831. Made circa 1950. A very fine and rare brass and enamel 8-day going globe-shaped desk clock with barometer, hygrometer and thermometer and zodiac signs. To be sold without reserve

HKD 12,000 - 19,500

USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,200 - 1,950

Sold: HKD 25,000

C. Brass circular base surmounted by a Lucite surround decorated with zodiac signs, centered by a turquoise enamel and brass revolving globe featuring a clock, barometer, hygrometer and thermometer. D. Silver with applied baton indexes, further brushed silvered dials for the hygrometer, thermometer and barometer. Gilt dauphine hands. M. 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Dial and case signed, case numbered. Dim. 20.5 x 18 x 9.5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original