Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 312
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1810.Fine and rare large 18K gold cylinder musical quarter-repeating watch.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned back with spinning sunburst pattern, small polished cartouche at the lower part, reeded band, gilt hinged cuvette with winding apertures. D. Gold, with raised and polished Breguet hour chapter on matted ring, outer minute track, center engraved with a young man distracted from his fishing by a young lady. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. 53 mm. (23'''), gilt and engraved, jeweled cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance with flat balance spring, pinned cyliner musical movement driven from fixed barrel with ten double vibrating teeth.Diam. 60 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |