Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 263
J.B. BEGUIN, FRANCE, CARRIAGE CLOCK, GRANDE AND PETITE SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH DATE, DAY OF THE WEEK, ALARM, GILT BRASS
CHF 4,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,300 - 8,500 / USD 4,500 - 8,900 / HKD 34,700 - 70,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 3,250
A fine and rare, gilt brass, manual wind eight day going gilt brass grande and petite sonnerie striking and repeating carriage clock with date, day of the week indication and alarm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand J.B. BEGUIN, France
Model Carriage clock
Year Circa 1870
Length 98
Caliber 90 x 68 mm., rectangular gilt brass, four ring-turned pillars, going barrels, platform escapement with lateral lever, jewelled impulse pin, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, polished steel endplate, striking and repeating with two hammers on two bells.
Height 180
Width 85
Signature Dial and movement