1,500 CHF
Hermès - Miniature Desk Clock Hermès, Paris, No. 727911, the movement by Looping, Swiss. Made circa 1960. Fine, gilt-brass and lacquered, 8-day going desk clock with alarm. Accompanied by the original Hermès fitted box. Rectangular, polished gilt brass, the top, sides and base lacquered to simulate tortoiseshell. Oval, cream lacquer with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Black steel pear hands. Cal. 51, 43 mm., rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial signed Hermès, movement signed Looping. Dim. 54 x 52 x 21 mm. Property of a French Collector
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-05-15