Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 423
Hermès Pendulette De Table Hermès, 24 Fg. St. Honore, Paris, the movement by Pontifa-Audoine, Swiss. Made circa 1935. Fine and very rare, 8-day going, gilt brass and leather desk clock with pivoted clock, probably designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 12,500
C. Three-body, circular compressed leather, pivoted chromed central housing with domed hinged back cover to access winding and hand-setting. D. Matte sand-colored with painted hour indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 19???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed Hermès, movement signed Pontifa- Audoine. Diam. 13.7 cm. Height 5.3 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |