Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 193
HERMÈS PENDULETTE BOULE Hermès, Paris. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, gilt brass and leather, 8-day going table clock, probably designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 4,800 / EUR 2,100 - 3,700
C. Gilt brass dome case, fl at bezel, winding and handsetting crown at 6, pivoted stand on a compressed leather rectangular base. D. Brushed copper-colored with black painted radial Arabic numerals, inner minute track, central points of the compass design. Black Breguet hands. M. 43 mm., circular, nickel plated, large going barrel, straight line lever escapement,, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Case signed. Diam. 12 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |