Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 15, 2016

LOT 263

CHRONOS French, circa 1880. Fine ebonized and enamel,8-day going hour and half-hour striking, "Religieuse" table clock

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Rectangular with small molded base and top, the top withwooden arch inlaid with painting, glazed front door with sides panels with grisaille painted on enamel in the antique style , hinged glazed back door. Grisaille painted on enamel panels in the antique style,radial Roman numerals , outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Elaborate gilt hands. Square, 110 x 110 mm. going barrels for both going and striking trains, movement with platform lever escapement, striking and repeating on a coiled gong.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3

Good
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed. DIM. 35 x 23 x 13 cm. To be sold without reserve