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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 91

Badollet, rue de Thionville No. 33, a Paris, No. 616, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold dumb quarter repeating watch.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,290

C. Three body, Empire by joly (Master Mark), No. 249, the back engine-turned in a sunburst pattern and engraved with a monogram in a cartouche. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold skeletonised Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, typical Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Striking on the case by depressing the pendant with a massive polished steel single hammer, the repeating train and work, similar to that invented by jean Antoine Lepine. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 52 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-01

Fair

HANDS Original