580 lots

LOT 161

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or German, circa 1900. Fine steel turning engine. Driven by crank on drive cam with spacing index, scribe holder with micrometric adjustment, japanned iron arm, later base. Base dim. 54 cm x 22 cm. Very good condition. A well maintained tool.

CHF 2,800 - 3,800

EUR 1,800 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 162

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1840. Fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with three dog clamps, spring-loaded centering post, steel bed, driven by in-line two wheel transmission with a crank lever, two-directional slide rest controlled by cranks, angular cutter adjustment. Later wooden base and third wheel. Base dim. 39 cm x 20 cm. Overall 55 cm. Good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

EUR 2,900 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 163

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1870. Very fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with three dog clamps, centering post, brass bed, driven by two wheel transmission with a crank lever, two-directional slide rest controlled by a knurled nut and crank lever with depth and lateral indication via gauge and finger, angular cutter adjustment, T-rest. Later wooden base. Base dim. 29 cm X 16.5 cm. Overall length 53 cm. Very good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 1,900 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 164

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1880. Fine large brass clock "compas" in fitted box. Brass spring-loaded frame, steel dead centers. Nine additional dead centers. Length 24 cm. Good condition.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 950

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 165

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1890. Fine brass oil lamp. Mounted on a horizontal rod with height adjustment, circular brass over cast iron base. Height 47 mm. Oil container and shade missing.

CHF 500 - 1,000

EUR 330 - 650

Sold: CHF 920

LOT 166

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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E. Krissic, Glashutte, circa 1877. A fine and rare traveling watchmaker's compendium. The set comprises: steel triangular base bar, brass centering plate with three dog clamps, two beds, both adjusted by cranks, a pivoting tool, various chucks, gauges, rests and fittings. Length 26 cm. Overall good condition.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,900 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 167

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1900. Fine chrome oil lamp. Mounted on a horizontal rod with height adjustment, matte white glass shade, chrome oil container on the other side, circular chrome base. Height 52 cm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 950 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 168

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or German, circa 1780. Fine cast iron wheel dividing (slotting) engine. Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 19 rows of divisions, spring-loaded hinged locking arm with a thumb loop, pivoted cutting arm with a slide and a crank lever, conical blank holding fixture, iron holding arm with screw, three steel feet. Dim. 47 x 22 cm. Polished and lacquered.

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CHF 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,600 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 169

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1840. Fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with three dog clamps, spring-loaded centering post, brass bed, driven by in-line two wheel transmission with a crank lever, two-directional slide rest controlled by cranks, angular cutter adjustment. Later wooden base and wooden wheels. Base dim. 30 cm x 15 cm. Overall length 50 cm. Good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 170

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1900. Fine nickel rounding-up tool. Large crank lever wheel driving the pulley through an intermediate nickel wheel, lever controlled vertical slide with two knurled stop screws, wheel between turns on a micrometric slide, centering levers, wooden base with additional cutters. Dim. 29 x 16 cm. Good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 950 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 171

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1820. Fine brass and steel wheel dividing (slotting) engine. Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 30 rows of divisions, spring-loaded hinged locking arm with a thumb loop, pivoted cutting arm with a slide and a crank lever, conical blank holding fixture, iron holding arm with screw, socle foot. Later wooden base. Dim. 15 x 22. Good condition. A very well preserved tool. Polished and lacquered.

Grading System:

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 172

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Continental, circa 1830. Fine and rare large steel lathe. Rectangular base, head with a spindle and chuck driven by a large brass two-speed pulley, steel T-rest, tail stock, later wooden base. Length 37 cm. Good condition.

Grading System:

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 950 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 173

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or German, circa 1840. Fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with two dog clamps, steel bed, driven by in-line one wheel transmission with a crank lever, mono-directional slide rest controlled by crank, angular cutter adjustment. Later wooden base. Base dim. 27 cm x 15 cm, overall lentgh 38 cm. Good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 950 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 174

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Sandoz Fils & Co., La Chaux- De-Fonds, Bienne, circa 1920. Fine japanned rounding-up tool. Large crank lever wheel driving the pulley through an intermediate nickel wheel, lever controlled vertical slide with two knurled stop screws, wheel between turns on a micrometric slide, centering levers, wooden base with additional cutters. Dim. 24 x 16 cm. Good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 980 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 175

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or German, circa 1840. Fine steel and brass face plate engine. Centering plate with three clamps, eight speed pulley, T-bar, later wooden base. Base dim. 21 cm x 14.5 cm, overall length 26 cm. Good condition. A very well preserved tool.

CHF 1,800 - 2,300

EUR 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 176

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1800. Fine and very rare brass verge escape wheel cutting engine. Horizontal plate divided for 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 teeth, locking arm with a thumb loop, pivoted tool holder on a slide, three steel legs. Dim. 19 x 19 x 14 cm. Very good condition.

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 3,600 - 4,900

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 177

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or German, circa 1830 . Very fine and rare brass wheel cutting engine. Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 12 rows of divisions, reverse with three further divisions, spring-loaded locking arm with a thumb end, pivoted "fast" cutting arm of early type with depth adjustment controlled by a large steel screw, single large foot. Dim. 22 x 19 cm. Good condition. Cleaned and varnished.

CHF 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,600 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 178

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1780. Fine and rare steel fusee cutting engine. Head screw with a crank lever moves the cutting tool bracket via a pivoted steel lever, the amount of linear displacement is controlled by adjusting the arc of the pivoted lever by sliding it along the slot, cutter holder with large thumb piece, set inclined on brass foot. Later wooden base. Dim. 17 x 12 cm. Very good condition. Cleaned and varnished.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 179

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1900. Watchmaker's pine chest of drawers. Twelve rows of four drawers with turned wooden knobs. Dim: 23 x 39 x 43 cm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 950

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 180

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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Swiss or French, circa 1900. Fine brass and steel screw polishing engine in fitted box with various attachments. Steel shafts with adjusting lever, brass fittings, three polishing heads, 36 chucks and various fittings. 17.5 cm long. Good condition

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 950

Sold: CHF 1,725