27th Jul, 2023 9:30
The July Fine Art & Antiques Auction
A rare Jaeger-LeCoultre illuminating globe world time desk clock, the terrestrial paper on glass globe by J. Forest, 17 - 19 Rue de Buci, Paris, scale 1:65,000,000, over a 12 and 24 hour circular dial with chrome apertures and red triangular markers, the 12 hours shaded into night and day, on octagonal and chrome bases, the clockwork movement numbered 4507 and wound through the base, globe 20 cm diameter, 29 cm high in total
Sold for £1,600
Condition Report
I wound the clock before I left on Friday and I am happy to say that the clock is still running (Monday 24th July) and keeping acceptable time. This is of course no guarantee of reliability or accuracy.
the gorse have some scratches and some small loses.
The lacquer of the rotating chapter ring has oxidised and is flaking off.
The base has some oxidation through the finish.
The in-line electrical switch is damaged and it looks as if a section is missing, because of this the lighting can not be tested.
A rare Jaeger-LeCoultre illuminating globe world time desk clock, the terrestrial paper on glass globe by J. Forest, 17 - 19 Rue de Buci, Paris, scale 1:65,000,000, over a 12 and 24 hour circular dial with chrome apertures and red triangular markers, the 12 hours shaded into night and day, on octagonal and chrome bases, the clockwork movement numbered 4507 and wound through the base, globe 20 cm diameter, 29 cm high in total
