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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 510
Grande Sonnerie Breguet, No. 4143. Made circa 1890. Fine, gilt brass, 8-day going, Grande Sonnerie carriage clock with alarm.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 7,500 - 9,200 / EUR 5,000 - 6,300
C. Multi-piece, "anglaise", the sides and top glazed, Corinthian coloumns at each corner, cast floral swag friezes, beaded turned feet, hinged handle with stylized swan terminals. D. Circular white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, white enamel alarm setting dial with Arabic numerals, matte gilt mask. Blued steel spade hands. M. Rectangular brass plates, going barrels for the going and striking trains, further barrel for the alarm train, lateral lever escapement on a large silvered platform, cut bimetallic compensation balance with temperature and meantime adjustment screws, flat balance spring, index regulator, striking and repeating on two gongs with two hammers. Movement signed and numbered. Dim. 152 x 104 x 90 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |