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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 155
From the Late James McCabe, Thomas Gammage & Son, 8, Cullum Street, London, No. 4852, with London hallmarks for 1902. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished, marked "F.T." (Frederick Thomas), 'Engraved on the cover with the arms of the Coue de Brossay family from Brittany.' Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M.19"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, 20 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
