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Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 326

Léon Hatot - Art Deco Electric Ill uminated Globe Clock MAPLUX Léon Hatot, (ATO), "Maplux", electric, No. 149/110, the globe gores by J. Forest, 17-19, Rue de Buci, Paris. Made circa 1935. Fine and very unusual, Art Deco, bronzed and chromed, electric terrestrial globe World Time clock with illuminated rotating globe.

CHF 7,000 - 10,000

USD 6,700 - 9,500 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,600

C. Stepped and inclined chromed and bronzed base, glass globe covered in paper gores and illuminated from the inside by a light bulb. D. Bronzed hour chapter ring with bold Arabic numerals and indexes, inner white minute chapter ring with dot indexes and Arabic five-minute numerals. M. Electrically driven from the base, synchronous motor, 220 v. Signed on the hour chapter. Dim. 35 x 37 cm.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-11-01

Fair

Slightly worn

HANDS Original