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     Denise Ehrlich New member Username: Winegoddess Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2004 Rating: N/A |
I have this clock in storage right now. My parents purchased it from an estate sale in Los Angeles around 1967. Can anyone point me to some documentation about this particular model? The case is about 2.5" square and is black with gold Egyptian motifs applied on all four sides. The obelisk sits atop the clock and is made of plastic. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 523 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
What kind of documentation are you looking for? | ||
| Denise Ehrlich New member Username: Winegoddess Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2004 Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf, I'd like to know when it was made, where, and was it a limited production? Also, I think it is no longer running and was wondering if I need to take it to someone specializing in LeCoultre clocks for repair. I'd also like to learn something about it's value. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 524 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I don't think I'm going to be able to get production figures on a particular clock model. If nothing is broken inside, the repair should be fairly straight forward by anyone capable of servicing mechanical movements. I'd estimate value will be in the $250 to $500 range depending on condition and the sales venue. | ||
| Denise Ehrlich New member Username: Winegoddess Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Zaf - are there any publications that catalogue clocks made by LeCoultre? Do you have any idea of the age of this clock? I don't think there is anything broken in the clock. It's case is in very good condition and shows no signs of wear. It was one of my favorite objects in our house when I was growing up, but I knew nothing about it. | ||
| Denise Ehrlich New member Username: Winegoddess Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2004 Rating: N/A |
I just found a clock like mine on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4902618420&sspagename=STRK%3A MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 526 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
OK, check the end result, I suspect that it'll go in the $250-325 range. Ilja is the "Catalog man" see if he has in in one of his. I think it's a late 1950s item, I know Ilja has a few catalogs from them, maybe it is in there. Actually I have a few too, so I'll look as well. | ||
| Ilja Probst Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 62 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Sorry folks, the "catalog man" can�t help on this topic. Just have wristwatch related stuff. But agree with Zaf, about 1950s worth up to about $500. These show up on ebay quite frequently, so they are not "limited edition" in my mind. Ilja | ||
| Denise Ehrlich New member Username: Winegoddess Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for all of the help. The clock I saw recently on ebay sold for $375. Are there any books you recommend on Jaeger-LeCoultre clocks? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 536 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Ha! They aren't even books of Jaeger-LeCoultre other than the one on the Reverso. I'm writing one on wrust watches however, about half way there... | ||
| marilyn fletcher New member Username: Mfletch6 Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2004 Rating: N/A |
I have a small LeCoultre alarm clock with its original label on the bottom id'ing it as "129" it is a clock mounted in a rectangle of catalin with roman numerals and what may be gold plated brass metal base and top. I would like to know more about it. It is labelled 8 day, 7 jewel. Can anyone tell me more about it? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 632 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
None of the moderators are all that versed on clocks, do you have a picture? |