Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 201
BACHELARD TEROND ALLIEZ GRANDE SONNERIE CALENDAR CLOCK Bachelard Terond Alliez, Geneva. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, grande sonnerie walnut and brass clock with date, apparent age of the moon.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,800
C. Rectangular, stepped base, brass feet, the back with a hinged door, the bottom with holes to accentuate the gongs, a pull button on the side to activate the gong. D. White enamel dials for the time, age of the moon and date, Roman numerals for the time, Arabic numerals for the date and moon phase dials. Fine pierced gilt-brass hands, brass arrow calendar hands, all set to a circular brass backplate with fi nely engraved fl oral decoration. M. Circular brass and steel, large spring barrels for the going and striking trains, pin-wheel escapement, string suspension, striking on three gongs. Dial signed. Dim. 28 x 21 x 14 cm. Property from the Saft Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |