Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 430
L. Fernier & Frères, Besançon, circa 1890.Very fine and rare 18K pink gold keyless lever chronometer with special over-winding prevention in original wooden fitted box.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,700 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine turned back, gold hinged cuvette over glazed gold bezel for viewing the movement, gold bolt at 11 o'clock to engage the winding. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 44 mm. (19 1/2'''), frosted gilt, half-plate, 20 jewels, top ones in raised gold settings, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Brguet balance spring, mechanism disengaging the winding when fully wound.Signed on dial and case.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |