Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LA VALLEE MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM NO.01 La Vallee, Swiss. Movement No.90200024, case no.1290227. No.01. Made in a limited edition in the second half of the 20th century. Fine, miniature, gilt brass, 8-day going carriage clock with alarm. Accompanied by a fitted box and winding key.
C. Gilt brass, stepped upper and base, glazed sides and back door, the top glazed to view the escapement, hinged carrying handle. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary alarm dial. Blued steel cathedrale hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, four pillars, barrel for the going train, 11 jewels, straight-line lever escapement mounted on a frosted gilt platform, monometallic balance, self-compensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 80 x 69 x 53 mm (at widest). excluding handle
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |