9,440 CHF
"Grand Cercle" Léon Hatot, Fabricants, Paris, (ATO), "Electrique", No. 62830. Made circa 1930. Fine, large, very rare and impressive, Art Deco glass, ceramic and chrome electric clock with visible movement. Accompanied by original photograph. Circular, glass plate with bevelled edge, chromed movement housing and frame, Art Deco black ceramic stepped base. Chromed pierced chapter ring with Art Deco Arabic numerals, the center glazed to expose the movement. Black "Art Deco" hands. 120 mm., black painted, chromed electromagnetic pendulum and coil, battery contacts. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 38 x 14 cm. Property of a French Gentleman Notes This model of glass clock is perhaps one of the most impressive of the Hatot range of circa 1930. In this model of clock the visible movement is also nickle-chromed and forms part of the decoration of the piece. This clock is first documented in the photograph of the Hatot stand at the Foire de Paris, 1930.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-05-13
