Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 145
MATHEY-TISSOT, PENDULETTE DE VOYAGE A REPETITION MINUTES E. Mathey-Tissot & Co., Swiss, "Pendulette de voyage a repetition minutes", No. 12178. Made circa 1910. Fine and rare, sterling silber, champlevé enamel and malachite, 8-day going, minute repeating desk clock with painted dial. Accompanied by the original fitted box.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,100 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 3,750
Rectangular arch-top silver-gilt, the front, sides and top decorated with geometric art nouveau green and black champlevé enamel, silver bezel and sterling back door, standing on a stepped rectangular malachite base, agate push-piece. Oval ivory with radial black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, the center painted in watercolor with a landscape Chinese scene. Gilt and diamond hands. Rhodium plated, rectangular with going barrel, platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the push piece on the top.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24-32 |
Good Slightly chipped Slightly restored |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |