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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 389
Johann Heckel, Warshaus, circa 1750.Fine quarter repeating, silver pair-cased coach watch with alarm.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
USD 10,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 23,000
C. Outer: double-body, leather-covered with sound holes. Inner: double-body, pierced, center with small engraved rosette, bezel pierced, swiveling pendant, loose ring. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, inner white enamel alarm ring, gold 'Louis XIV' hands, aperture at 3 for alarm setting. M. Fire-gilded, full-plate, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock pierced and chased in elaborate floral decoration, diamond endstone, repeaing and alarm trains with fixed engraved barrels, striking and alarm on bell.Signed on the movement.Diam. 123 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4 - 6 |
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Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 6 - 01 |