Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 147

IMHOF GLOBE RETAILED BY SPAULDING & COMPANY Imhof, retailed by Spaulding & Company, Swiss, No. 1033427, Ref. 70 408. Made circa 1960. A fine and rare 8 day going brass desk clock in the shape of a globe. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800 / EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 563

C. Brass circular base decorated with a star representing the cardinal points, surmounted by a globe representing the world, surrounded by a brass helm inspired rim with applied zodiac signs. D. Silver, applied Arabic and dot indexes. M. Cal. 244, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring. Dial signed, case numbered. Diam. 15. 5 cm, height 13 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-29

Good

Lacking elements

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original