A gilt brass 'Atmos' timepiece, Jaeger-LeCoultre, model 519, 1950’s

A gilt brass 'Atmos' timepiece, Jaeger-LeCoultre, model 519, 1950's, the single train movement wound via the expansion and contraction of an aneroid chamber mounted to the rear of the mechanism and regulated by torsion escapement with rotating balance suspended at the base of the movement and numbered 52248 to suspension platform, the circular gilt on toned translucent oxblood lacquer baton numeral chapter ring with Arabic quarters, the rectangular glazed case with canted angles to the lift-off 'bell jar' cover over conforming plinth base incorporating bubble level within inscribed border ATMOS, JAEGER LECOULTRE, FAB. SUISSE, SWISS MADE to the engine-turned interior, with balance locking lever to front and adjustable feet to underside, 23.5cm (9.25ins) high

Condition Report:
The movement has not been tested and Dreweatts cannot give any guarantees if the movement is working and can make no comments as to accuracy of time keeping - We would recommend having the clock cleaned and assessed by a restorer. The gilt brass case in fair order, some discolouration The oxblood chapter ring with wear and some discolouration - the LeCoultre name is slightly obscured, Some surface dirt to the glass, The bell jar cover is solidly attached when the buttons are pushed in, the buttons to release are working well