Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 210
Moritz Grossmann, Glashütte. Chronometer Escapement, made circa 1890. Fine, nickel plated, brass and steel model of an Earnshaw-type chromometer escapement.
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
EUR 8,000 - 12,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Later turned ebonised wooden base with glass dome. M. 100 mm., circular, nickel plated, cylindrical pillars, going barrel, Earnshaw type escapement with brass escape wheel, spring footed detent with metal locking pin, bimetallic compensation balance with peripheral meantime and temperature adjustment screws, blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the upper plate. Dim. 15 x 17. 5 cm. overall.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-29 |
Good Lacking elements |
Movement: 3-5* |
Good Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |