Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 306
Unsigned, Neuchâtel, circa 1830.Very fine 18K gold double-train grande et petite sonnerie clockwatch with quarter-repeating on gongs or à toc, special escapement and with visible striking and repeating work.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
EUR 10,000 - 12,500
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned back and band, spring-loaded hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. Gold, matted, champlevé Roman numerals, outer minute track, center and outermost engine turned. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 51 mm., frosted gilt full plate, fixed barrels, unusual form of lever escapement with very short lever and convex and concave lifts, with Messey type safety action, plain three-arm steel balance, blued steel flat balance spring, steel skeletonized cock, striking works visibleon the back plate, striking/silent lever at 9 o'clock, grande/petite sonnerie lever at 2 o'clock, à toc lever at 12:30, all below the cuvette.Case incused with Neuchâtel gold mark.Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |