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Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LOT 54

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830.Fine, 18K gold, slim quarter-repeating pocket watch.

USD 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,380

C. four-body, "Empire", the back, band and bezels engine-turned, gilt hinged cuvette, gold bolt on the band at two o'clock for blocking the repeater. D. silver, champlevé Roman numerals, champlevé outer minute ring, engine-turned center and edge. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 46.7 mm ø, gilt Lepine caliber with standing barrel, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 52mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 15
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 7 - 01