Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 318
HERMÈS DESK CLOCK Hermès, Swiss movement No. 309378. Made circa 1930. Fine, 8-day going, gilt-brass desk clock with alarm.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 4,800 / EUR 2,100 - 3,700
C. Circular decorated with turned concentric circles, cylindrical supports, stepped rectangular base. D. Matte silvered with painted black baton indexes, Arabic quarter-hour numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. 22???, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Hermès, movement punched M, possibly for Melik. Dim. 9.5 x 10.5 x 5.5 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |