Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Nov 29, 2020

LOT 53

UNSIGNED
GILT BRASS, MARBLE, TABLE CLOCK

HKD 3,000 - 6,000

CHF 360 - 720 / USD 400 - 770

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: HKD 7,125

Marble and bronze table clock of Atlas holding up the heavens, The blue-painted globe set as the clock with Roman numerals indexes and decorated with some bronze stars, 8 days movement stamped by VCMB , number 128.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, French

Model Atlas holding up the heavens

Movement No. 128

Case No. 128

Dimensions H 280 mm x W 100 mm

Accessories Key

Notes

An unusual patinated bronze with marble mantel clock of Atlas holding up the heavens. This theme is from the Greek myths, Atlas fought with the Titans in the war against the Olympic deities. As punishment, he was condemned to bear forever on his back the earth and the heavens and on his shoulders the great pillar that separates them.