12,500 HKD
IMHOF, CLOISONNE ENAMEL, SNAKE CHARMER ImHof, Swiss, No. 692029. Case No. 89 270, Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual rectangular gilt-brass keyless mantel timepiece with decorative enamel dial. To be sold without reserve Rectangular, polished and satin fi nish on a matching curved base, the upper and sides mounted with demi-chain link decoration, reverse secured by 6 screws. Rectangular, mottled rouge with central gilt star pattern, orange dot markers within brass collets, applied 12, 6 and 9 numerals, dial fl anked by a resting lady under a tree and a snake charmer playing a mandolin. Brass baton and moon hands. Nickel-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Movement and dial signed, case numbered. Dim. 15.8 x 7.8 cm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-06-23
