Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 170
IMHOF ? Zodiac Desk Clock ImHof, retailed by S. Kind & Sons, Swiss, No. 747160, Ref. 73 28. Made circa 1950. Fine and unusual, brass and lucite, 8-day going desk clock. To be sold without reserve
HKD 8,000 - 12,000
USD 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 800 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 3,750
C. Circular transparent lucite disk with applied gilt brass zodiac signs (missing three) mounted on a circular brass stepped base. D. Two-tone champagne with applied brass Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gilt serpentine sun hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, monometallic balance, lever escapement, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 16.7 cm. Height 18 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-24-01 |
Very good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |