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Geneva, May 15, 2011

LOT 99

Art Deco Clock designed by Raymond Templier Designed by Raymond Templier, Paris, the movement Swiss. Made circa 1935. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, chromed and black glass, 8-day going table clock.

CHF 1,200 - 2,200

USD 1,300 - 2,400 / EUR 900 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 14,375

C. Rectangular, asymmetrical, the glass panels secured by chromed bars, rectangular base. D. Matte silver with luminous and black baton indexes, outer minute track. Blued steel and white painted lozenge hands. M. Rhodium plated, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 25.5 x 8.5 x 4 cm. Property of a French Collector


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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

Notes

Raymond Templier (1891-1968) Came from a family of Parisian jewelers. He was famous for bold geometric designs exemplified by the present clock. He was particularly fond of using white metals combined with dark materials in his work, the classic colors of the Art Deco period.