Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 197

GOLD MINIATURE DESK CLOCK Geneva Clock Co., No. 12820. Made circa 1925. Fine and rare, Art Deco, onyx, 14K gold, enamel and painted on ivory 8-day going clock with original fitted blue leather box signed Gübelin.

C. Rectangular, 14K gold case with striped engine-turned motif, onyx rectangular base. D. Framed by white enamel ring with blue painted Roman indexes, ivory with painted Asian lake scene. Single-cut diamond-set hands. M. Frosted gilt brass, rectangular plates, four pillars, barrel for the going train, lateral lever escapement on a frosted gilt platform, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed by Geneva Clock Co., movement punched JTC. Dim. Height 7.2 cm., width 4.5 cm Property from the Saft Collection