DESCRIPTION:
Jean Leon Reutter/ Jaeger LeCoultre, a rare, early "Atmos" model PO1 Art Deco shelf or mantel clock, the nickel plated base with down curved ends forming feet, below an oblong, polished black marble slab on which the clock is mounted, arabic numeral matte silver dial with open center, signed " Atmos Pendule Perpetuelle Valy Fateh Mohammed & Co., Bombay" white painted leaf hands with black painted tips, 16 jewel, nickel plated LeCoultre cal. 30A movement with lever escapement, the front plate with cotes de Geneve deoration, and spotted back plate, pivoted, nickel plated "bellows" containing a mercury and ammonia filled glass U tube, rocking with changes in temperature, thereby rewinding the mainspring, and large, chrome plated torsion pendulum, all beneath a signed, conforming glass dome, movement serial #4668, case serial #5562
CONDITION:
in very good condition overall, the original plating with minor, localized discoloration from age and handling, marble with spotting, dial with minor, localized discoloration, original painted hands with crazing and minor losses, escapement functional, bellows at rest against stop, probably not functioning, but there is no evidence of mercury leakage, dome very good, 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. See Christies, Geneva, sale 14212, May 15, 2017, Lot 1, for an identical clock.
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$16000
CIRCA: 1935
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 13in x 6.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Jean Leon Reutter, Jaeger LeCoultre, a rare Art Deco style hanging Atmos clock, the case with ebonized, stepped, molded base, supporting a nickel plated frame containing three bevelled glasses, with simple, flat top and ebonized back board, matte silver dial with applied, polished arabic numerals, and signed "Atmos Pendule Perpetuelle" below 12:00. and "E. B. Meyrowitz, Paris" above 6:00, Breguet style hands, 16 jewel, rhodium plated LeCoultre 30A movement with lever escapement, pivoted drum containing a mercury and ammonia filled U tube, oscillating with fluctuations in temperature and thereby winding the mainspring, and nickel plated torsion pendulum, movement serial #2002, frame serial #3786
CONDITION:
case bottom with minor loss to ebonizing, exterior nickel components with degradation to plating, nickel on the interior good, with minor dirt, spotting and discoloration, glasses good, dial with light abrasion and tarnish, hands replaced, movement complete and will function with pressure on second wheel, will not function under power of the mainspring, needs service, condition of mercury tube motor unknown, no evidence of leaks. 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.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$9000
CIRCA: 1935
DIMENSIONS: 15.25 in x 8.5in x 6.25in
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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 chop 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 appears to have 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
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 6.75in x 6.25in
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