Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 315
SILVER & ENAMEL BELLE EPOQUE STRUT DESK CLOCK Swiss, No. 8058. Made circa 1910. Fine and elegant, silver-gilt and enamel, 8-day going, keyless desk clock. Accompanied by the original fitted box
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 21,000 - 37,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,800TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
C. Rectangular, scroll-top, the central panel overlaid with translucent light blue guilloche enamel, flanked by pillasters inlaid with royal blue champleve enamel, the scroll top similarly inlaid and engraved with foliage, cast and chased laurel bezel with flowers and two birds at the top, hinged silver-gilt strut and movement cover. D. Oval with matte gilt chapter ring, graduated radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, the center enameled to match the case. Gilt arrow hands. M. 43 mm., matte gilt, large going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered. DIM. 80 x 76.5 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |