Art Deco Reutter/ LeCoultre Atmos model PO1

Art Deco Reutter/ LeCoultre Atmos model PO1 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 decoration, 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 Estimate: $12,000.00 - $16,000.00 Condition Report: 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. Dimensions: 13in x 11in x 6.25in Circa: 1935

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