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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998
LOT 268
(Franche Comte), France, circa 1830. Fine "Capucine" type, travelling clock with alarm.
CHF 2,200 - 2,600
Sold: CHF 2,300
C. Brass rectangular, with brass side doors, four turned feet, four turned finials the folding brass handle above the bell. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with garnet end-stone, flat balance spring wit regulator. Pull wind alarm on a bell. Dim. 23 x 9 x 7 cm, including the handle.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |