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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 12

Half Moon" Léon Hatot, Fabricants, Paris, (ATO), "Electrique", No. 15587. Made circa 1927. Fine, burr walnut and lemon wood inlaid electric Art Deco mantel clock.

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 900 - 1,500 / USD 1,200 - 2,000

C. Arched, entirely veneered with burr walnut, the front inlaid with stringing, seven gilt brass bun feet. D. Silvered, black Paris numerals, outer minute track, the center cut-away to expose the hour and minute wheels and pendulum. Black steel skeleton "spade" hands. M. 120 mm., brass, electromagnetic pendulum, battery contacts. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 16.5 x 7.8 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-33

Good

Restored

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

In Hatot's contemporary advertising literature, the inlaid stringing used to decorate this type of clock is described as being "lemon wood".