Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 12
L'EPÉE CARRIAGE CLOCK L'Epée, France. Made in the late 20th century. Fine, gold-plated, 8-day going, alarm carriage clock. Accompanied by a fitted box and key.
HKD 5,000 - 7,000
USD 650 - 900 / CHF 560 - 800
Sold: HKD 12,500
Gold plated, "gorge", polished, brushed glazed sides and back door, the top glazed to view the escapement, hinged carrying handle. White with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary for alarm setting, Blued steel scotties hands. Rectangular, gilt brass, four pillars, going barrels for the going and striking trains and alarm, 11 jewels, straight-line lever escapement mounted on a matte gilt platform, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |