Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 506
Dragon Egg Clock - Cercles Tournants Austrian. Made circa 1900. Fine, historicist style, turquoise enamel, gilt-metal, pearl and gem-set, 8-day going, egg-form ?cercles tournants? table clock with music box.
HKD 105,000 - 140,000
USD 14,000 - 18,000 / EUR 10,000 - 13,000
C. Egg-shaped body overlaid with opaque turquoise enamel decorated with painted gold foliage, asymmetric gilt-metal scroll mounts and handles surmounted by crouching dragons, set with baroque pearls, leaf and acorn finial, gilt-metal base fitted with turquoise enamel panels to match the urn, pearl finials. D. Revolving gilt-metal hour ring with applied Roman numerals. Pointer to read the time set with a faceted gem. M. Circular, nickel plates, barrel for the going train, lateral lever escapement, flat-rim balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 9.6 x 10.5 x 25 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-25-29 |
Good Chipped Lacking elements |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 |
Very good |