Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 205
LÉON HATOT - ART DECO ELECTRIC ILLUMINATED GLOBE CLOCK MAPLUX Léon Hatot, (ATO), "Maplux", electric, the globe gores by J. Forest, 17-19, Rue de Buci, Paris. Made circa 1935. Fine and very unusual, Art Deco, bronzed and chromed, electric terrestrial globe World Time clock with illuminated rotating globe.
CHF 5,500 - 7,500
USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,200
C. Stepped and inclined chromed and bronzed base, glass globe covered in paper gores to a scale of 1 : 50,000,000 and illuminated from the inside by a light bulb. D. Bronzed hour chapter ring with bold Arabic numerals and indexes, inner white minute chapter ring with baton indexes and Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. M. Electrically driven from the base, synchronous motor, 220 v. Signed on the hour chapter. Dim. 32 x 35 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |