96th Auction

2017/11/18

Lot 562

E. Gübelin, Lucerne Swiss, Movement No. 6229, Diameter 225 mm, circa 1900
A turtle mystery clock
Case: black stone, lavishly ornamented with entwined leaves. Dial: silver, punch mark "H&Cie" (Hénin SA (Maison), Paris), three-dimensional turtle indicating the time. Movm.: circular brass plate movement, lever escapement.
Three extra tortoises for displaying more time zones are included ;-)

Sold

estimated
1.3002.000 €
Price realized
6.200 €