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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 122

Les Inséparables Attributed to Rene Lalique, France, circa 1910. Very fine and rare Art Nouveau eight day-going pressed matte glass desk clock.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,700 / USD 4,000 - 5,400

Sold: CHF 4,485

C. rectangular pressed glass decorated with two couples of "inseparable" parakeets, resting on glass foot.D. Silvered, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on the case.Dim. 145 x 135 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

It is interesting that the dial is placed behind the glass panel.