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Swiss Gold Travel Clock

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry Start Price:975.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Swiss Gold Travel Clock
<B>Swiss Gold Travel Clock, circa 1920</B></I><BR><BR>Case: 40 mm x 32 mm x 7 mm closed; 18k yellow gold Art Deco design in the form of a book having a case with hinged, spring loaded panels opening to reveal a travel clock with open dimensions of 40 mm x 32 mm x 28 mm; no. 232, Swiss hallmarks<BR>Dial: silvered with Arabic numerals, luminous "Skeleton" hands, signed Lacloche Freres<BR>Movement: 20 mm, nickel, 15 jewels, 3 adjustments, no. 86940, patented, Swiss made, signed Tavannes Watch Co.<B>Condition Report:</B> Type: Art Deco Travel Clock<BR>Signed: Swiss / Lacloche Freres / Tavannes<BR>Model: unknown<BR>Dial: silvered with illuminescent Arabic numerals; signed Lacloche Freres<BR>Hands: luminous "Skeleton" hands<BR>Metal: 18k yellow gold<BR>Gram Weight: 52.60 grams<BR>Case #: no. 828495 232<BR>Watch Movement: nickel, patented, Swiss made, 86940, 15 jewels, 3 adjustments; signed Tavannes Watch Co.<BR>Length: 1-1/2 inches<BR>Width: 1-1/4 inches<BR>Height: 1 inch<BR>Thickness: 1/4 inch<BR>Band: none<BR>Circa: 1920<BR>Condition: Case is in very good condition. No dents, personalization or monogramming.<BR>Stones: none<BR>Notes: Watch stops and starts. Does not keep time properly. Book form case is thick, heavy 18k. Actual clock caseback is thin 18k <BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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