Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 413
LA VALLEE MINATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK La Vallee, Swiss. No.88100017. Made in the second half of the 20th century. Fine, miniature, silver gilt and wooden 8-day going carriage clock with mother-of-pearl dial. Accompanied by a fitted box and winding key.
HKD 10,000 - 19,000
USD 1,300 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 12,500
C. Gilt brass, cated columns, glazed sides and back door, the top glazed to view the escapement, dark wood base and stepped upper, hinged carrying handle. D. Mother-of-pearl with gilt dot markers and quarter Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Gilt baton hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, four pillars, barrel for the going train, 11 jewels, straight-line lever escapement mounted on a platform, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, shock-protection, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 61 x 42 x 48 mm. excluding handle.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |