200,000 HKD
OMEGA / LALIQUE ART NOUVEAU LIGHTED MANTEL CLOCK Omega, movement No. 6770206, case number 7551114, the case by R.Lalique. Made circa 1931. Exceptionally fine and rare,large frosted glass and chrome 8-day going Art Deco illuminated mantel clock. Rounded, decorated with two nymphs holding a fl ower wrath, the movement case chromed, mounted on a heavy chromed stainless steel base housing the bulbs for illumination (220V). Black, front glass plate with painted silver Arabic numerals. Steel baton hands. Cal 59.8D, 3/4 plate, nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with three adjustments, blued-steel breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed R. Lalique, movement and dial signed Omega Watch Co., Swiss. Diam 27 cm, height including base, 38 cm. Notes The present clock is an excellent example of the collaboration between Omega and the top designers of the day. René Lalique is widely recognized as one of the greatest glassmakers to have ever worked in France and his pieces have come to epitomize French Art Deco. Appearing for the fi rst time at auction (Antiquorum sold 3 different pieces known as the Rossignol model), this clock is the perfect example of the skilled work of Mr Lalique made in the typical Art Nouveau style. Not only particular by its large size it also turns into a true piece of Art at night once the light is turned on. René Lalique (1860 -1945) A French jeweler, Lalique was trained in Paris and Lond
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-06-23
