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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 263
Arsène Cretin l'Ange, a Morbier (Jura), made for Maison Vérité, a Beauvais (Oise), No. 2032, in 1899.Fine and rare cast iron, steel, and brass quarter-striking tower clock.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,700 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 31,050
C. Free-standing on four cast iron feet. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Steel Breguet hands. M. 130 x 48 cm. cast iron rectangular frame, five brackets for the train secured by screws to the frame, hour striking train to the left, quarter striking to the right, bronze bushings, pin-wheel escapement, cast iron pendulum bob with wooden rod and spring suspension, rack striking on three bells.Signed on the dial, owners plaque fastened to the frame.Dim. 130 x 63 (feed spread) cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |