Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 206
ART DECO ILLUMINATED GLOBE DESK CLOCK French, the globe by G. Thomas, 44, Rue N-D des Champs, Paris. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, small, Art Deco, chromed and glass, 8-day going desk clock with illuminated globe.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,600 - 2,700 / EUR 1,200 - 2,100
Sold: CHF 2,750
C. Circular chromed base with aperture for the hours and minutes, circular base, glass globe covered with paper gores and illuminated by an electric light-bulb inside. D. Black paper scale with Art DEco Arabic numerals and baton quarter-hour divisions. Chromed dart pointer. M. 47 mm., brushed, three-quarter-plate, lateral lever escapement, three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 15 x 12 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |