Hermès Lantern Clock Hermès, Paris, the movement by Hour-Lavigne. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, steel and gilt brass, 8-day going desk clock in the form of a lantern. | Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 424

Hermès Lantern Clock Hermès, Paris, the movement by Hour-Lavigne. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, steel and gilt brass, 8-day going desk clock in the form of a lantern.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 10,000 - 15,000 / EUR 7,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 15,625

C. Lantern-form, revolving on a bracket and U-shaped base, the sides with beveled mirrored panels colored to match the steel, circular stepped finial, hinged back door. D. Brushed gilt with engraved black upright Roman numerals. Steel baton hands. M. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Hermès, movement signed Hour-Lavigne. Dim.28.5 x 10 cm.

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Grade: AA	Very good
Case: 3	Good
Movement: 3*	Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01	Good HANDS Original

LOT 424

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 15,625

Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

GoodOverhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

GoodHANDS Original

Good
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Good
HANDS Original