Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 10, 2013

LOT 296

LEROY DESK CLOCK L. Leroy & Cie, Paris, movement No. 808027, case No. 36618. Made circa 1950. Fine, gilt-brass, 8-day going, keyless desk clock.

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,700

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,875

Square, gilt-brass, inclined top, cylindrical corners, curved bezel, winding, hand-setting and regulation in the base, the front edge with engraved presentation inscription. Matte silver with applied gilt Arabic numerals and domed indexes, outer engraved dot minute divisions. Gilt baton hands. 24''', matte gilt, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial signed, case and movement numbered. DIM. 14.5 x 14 x 5 cm. To be sold without reserve