Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 192
HERMÈS SHIP'S ANCHOR DESK CLOCK AND BAROMETER PAIR Hermès, Paris, the movement by Pontifa-Audoine. Made circa 1940. A pair of rare and attractive, giltbrass 8-day going clock and aneroid barometer set in the form of ship's anchors.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 4,800 / EUR 2,100 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 3,000
C. Cast brass anchor-form. D. Matte silver with black baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Blued steel baton hands. M. 50 mm, brushed nickel, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Both dials signed Hermes, movement signed Pontifa-Audoine. Dim. 16.5 x 11 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |