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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 508
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1810.Fine and rare 18K gold dead center-seconds, quarter-repeating stop-watch with special escapement.
CHF 10,000 - 14,000
USD 6,000 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 9,775
C. Double-body, "Empire", the back engraved with a Maltese cross on an engine-turned background, glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture between 4 and 5 o'clock. Steel and gold "flower" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel, Pouzait lever escapement with very large plain five-arm gold balance covering most of the back plate, flat balance-spring with regulator.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 17 - 01 |