Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 255
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ART DECO ROCK CRYSTAL & EBONY DESK CLOCK Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 42772/8189, the movement by Encausse & Krasker, France. Made Circa 1930. Fine and elegant, 8-day going, Art Deco rock crystal and ebony desk clock.
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
HKD 100,000 - 150,000 / USD 13,000 - 20,000
Circular ebony with stepped bezel, supported by two opposing rock crystal stylized scroll blocks, stepped rectangular ebony base, glazed back. Matte silver with luminous baton indexes. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. 11''', tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| 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 |