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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 2
J. Nicolaus, Wien, No. 88, circa 1880. Very fine silver deck chronometer in original mahogany fitted box.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,500 / USD 5,200 - 6,500
C. Three-body, displayed back (cuvette abandoned), undercut band to fit into special opening in the box. Box: three-body, metal seat, lock, ivory plaque at the top. D. White enamel, large radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 53 mm (23 1/2???), frosted gilt full plate, 13 jewels, going barrel, Earnshaw-type spring detent chronometer escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance recessed for free-sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves, cock with diamond endstone, jeweled to the third wheel. Signed on dial and movement. Diam. 65 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-13 |
Good Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-12-01 |
Good Worn HANDS Original |