Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 108

Imhof Zodiac Clock Imhof, Swiss, No. 1179922, Ref. 73 144. Made circa 1950. Fine and unusual, gilt brass and glass, 8-day going table clock decorated with the signs of the Zodiac. To be sold without reserve

C. Circular, gilt brass, on a circular black coated base, glazed both sides, the surround decorated with brass cut-out figures representing the signs of the Zodiac. D. Brushed silver brass center disc with applied roman and teardrop shaped indexes. Black feuille hands. M. 57 mm., rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 18 x 17 cm