Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 199
THE FRENCH 75 CH Time, French, sculpted by A. Jourdain. Made circa 1900. Unusual bronze and brass clock in the shape of a French 75 artillery cannon.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,500 - 2,300
C. Bronze and brass, the clock in the shape of a wheel attached to the cannon via slide, the cannon sitting atop a separately forged base resembling ground. D. Gilt with radial Roman numerals, cannon wheel pattern in separate tone. Blued steel spade hands. M. Circular, 15 jewels, 3 adjustments, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement. Dim. 94 x 38 cm. Property from the Saft Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3-61* |
Good Plating deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |