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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 24

Anquetin Brevete S.G.D.G. No. 89 patented on 20 November 1856, circa 1865. Rare, fine and very unusual early silver hunting cased, inter-city watch, giving the difference of minutes between western European cities.

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,185

C. Four body, by Boyer, Paris, massive, "forme quatre baguettes " , engine-turned with reeded band. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and the name of 17 towns from France, Switzerland, England, Spain, Italy and Germany. Inner revolving inter-city time ring and disc. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18" ', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. The revolving inter-city disc is adjusted by means of the knurled crown on the pendant. Signed on the movement. Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 6-8

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 28-51

Replacements

Partially reprinted

Notes

The patent was taken by Modeste Anquetin on 20 November, 1856, with additions on 31 August 1857, 5 February 1858, 16 June 1859 and 2 April 1863. This type of watch, the earliest produced, was described by Anquetin himself and illustrated in Revue Chrononditrique, June 1857, Third Year, pages 29-31 (photocopy supplied).