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.


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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