101st Auction

2019/11/16

Lot 278

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, Cal. Angelus 240, 60 x 65 mm, 158 g, circa 1959
An unusual and rare, very attractive desk alarm clock with 8 days power reserve
Case: 18k gold, rubies. Dial: gilt, textured. Movm.: bridge movement, 8 day-movement, screw compensation balance.
A beautiful, pure gold alarm clock, made for the desk of a discerning lover of flamboyant design - This magnificent desk alarm clock dating from the 1960s has a curved triangular case on three feet, with the two front feet each set with three baguette-cut rubies. A frame of woven gold wire surrounds the dial with lattice pattern detail and translucent red enamel alpha hands. The initials "EF" in red enamel sit at 12 o’clock.

estimated
6.50010.000 €
Price realized
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