Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014

LOT 14

JAEGER-LECOULTRE TRANSPARENT MANTEL CLOCK Jaeger-LeCoultre, Geneve, Ref. 556. Made in the 1980s. Fine and rare, brushed gilt brass, glass and plastic, 8-day going desk - mantel clock with visible movement. Accompanied by a fitted box and Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee (blank).

HKD 10,000 - 15,000

USD 1,300 - 1,900 / CHF 1,100 - 1,700

Sold: HKD 20,000

Rectangular glass in the front, plastic in the back, with brushed gilt brass base and frame. Transparent with applied square faceted brass indexes. Gilt brass baton hands. Baguette, train wheels, balance and barrel in straight line, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Front glass signed. HEIGHT 16 cm. WIDTH 21 cm. DEPTH 4.5 cm.