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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 123
The Swallows Rene Lalique, France, Paris, circa 1910. Very fine and rare Art Nouveau eight day-going pressed glass desk clock.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,300 - 4,700 / USD 4,000 - 5,400
Sold: CHF 10,350
C.rectangular pressed glass decorated with five flying swallows, 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |