DESCRIPTION:
Jean Leon Reutter / Jaeger LeCoultre, an early model K2 shelf or mantel clock, the gilt brass case with molded base on turned feet, and ovolo molded frame set with five bevelled glasses, roman numeral white enamel dial signed "Atmos Pendule Perpetuelle" below 12:00, and " Brevets J. L. Reutter Made in France" below 6:00, blued steel Breguet style hands, 16 jewel, nickel plated LeCoultre cal. 30A movement with lever escapement, gilt, pivoted drum containing a mercury and ammonia filled glass U tube, rocking with changes in temperature and thereby rewinding the mainspring, and large, gilt, torsion pendulum with temperature compensation attachment, movement serial #1176, frame serial #1467
CONDITION:
case with significant losses to gilding, tarnish and polish residue, front glass with small chip at lower right, left side glass with minor loss at upper right, dial very good, minute hand repaired, escapement functional, condition of mercury tube motor unknown, no evidence of leaks, service recommended. As this lot contains a glass, mercury filled tube, the buyer will need to make arrangements for delivery, as standard shipping is not an option. The pendulum on this clock has a compensation device attached to the inside of the rim. The pendulum has six screws, and curved strips of metal are attached by single screws on opposite sides of the ring. The other screws pass through large holes in the ring, and are fastened to the extreme ends of the strip, allowing for movement in the event of a change in temperature.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3600
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 6.75in x 6.25in
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