Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 258
RACINE QUARTER-REPEATER DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT GOLD Racine, Geneve, No. 40948. Made circa 1840. Fine, slim, quarter-repeating, 18K gold pocket watch with duplex escapement. Accompanied by two winding keys, various letters and explanations about the duplex escapement.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 2,750
Four-body, "bassine et filet", coin-edge band, polished bezel, engine- turned back with polished border and central monogramed cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "fleur-de-lys" hands. 43 mm., 19''', frosted gilt, duplex escapement with gold escape wheel, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |