Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 451
ROSS TRAVEL COMPENDIUM WITH THERMOMETER Ross, London, Patent No. 33236. Made circa 1910. Very fine and rare, gilt brass and leather travel compendium with 8-day clock, thermometer and barometer. Accompanied by the original travel case with stand.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,000 - 2,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 688
Two-body, leather with folding cover and foldable stand, two gilt revolving cases for the clock and barometer, winding crown to wind the pocket watch, for the thermometer for revolving inner bezel, the thermometer between on a white plate with black painted scale. Silver with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel spade hands. Barometer: Cream painted with black barometric scale. Blued steel arrow pointer. Gilt, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |