Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 325
DESK CLOCK WITH HAND-PAINTED DIAL Swiss, retailed by Rudin, Nice, the dial painting signed Marie Antigna. Made circa 1915. Fine and elegant, 8-day going, shagreen and chromed desk clock.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 4,800 / EUR 2,100 - 3,700
C. Square, shagreen covered with ivory stringing, chromed bezel, back and hinged strut. D. Ivory with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track, the center hand-painted with a scene of a sleeping maiden in a forest, her suitor approaching from the trees. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24???, rhodium plated,15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Rudin, Nice and Marie Antigna. Dim. 10.3 cm square.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |