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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
The Swallows Rene Lalique, France, Paris, circa 1910. Very fine and rare Art Nouveau eight day-going pressed glass desk clock.
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 | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |