Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2014
LOT 149
THE LAKE AT SUNSET Swiss. Made circa 1910. Fine and attractive miniature silver-gilt and painted on enamel desk clock.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,300 - 4,600
Elongated hexagonal, the front three panels decorated with a painted on enamel scene of an alpine lake at sunset, two back panels and the top overlaid with translucent yellow guilloche enamel, hinged back door, six bun feet. Two-tone gilt with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel cathedrale hands. Arch-top brass plates, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case punched with monogram trademark JRG.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |