5,310 CHF
Lalique Doves Lumiere" Léon Hatot, (ATO), "Electrique", No. 14301, the case by R. Lalique. Made circa 1929. Fine and very rare, pressed frosted glass electric mantel clock with mains powered internal colored electric lights. Semi-circular, the front decorated with four doves among branches, flowers and berries, frosted top, marblised plastic back. Silvered, painted black Paris numerals, outer minute track, the center cut-away to expose the hour and minute wheels. Blued steel skeleton "spade" hands. 120 mm., brass, electromagnetic pendulum, battery contacts. Case signed R. Lalique, dial signed ATO, movement signed Leon Hatot. Dim. Length 21.5 cm., height 16 cm. Notes The present clock was modified to include internal lighting, at which time the case back was replaced. For a biography of René Lalique, see previous lot.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-05-13
