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.
| 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 |