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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 153
French, 20th century. Fine and rare gilt brass eight-day going World-Time Globe clock.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,500 - 8,000
C. Circular molded base, globe designed with political divisions of the 18th century, rotating once in 24 hours in a brass pivoted ring. D.Annular ring with 24 white cartouches painted with Roman numerals. Blued steel single hand with gilt brass Sun at the end. M. 89 mm,brass, large central barrel, platform with straight line leverescapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating flat balance spring.Signed "JWB" on green cartouche on the globe.Dim. height 21 cm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
An interesting clock showing the local time against the annular ring and World time at any point of the world by the numerals on the same ring.