Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 263

Miniature Carriage Clock Giteau Eleve de Breguet, 140 Palais Royal. Made circa 1880. Fine, miniature, gilt brass, 8-day going carriage clock. To be sold without reserve

CHF 300 - 500

USD 300 - 500 / EUR 250 - 400

Sold: CHF 2,000

C. Gilt brass, "corniche", glazed sides and back door, the top glazed to view the escapement, hinged carrying handle. D. Annular off-white enamel chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, matte gilt dial mask. Blued steel spade hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, four pillars, barrel for the going train, cylinder escapement mounted on a platform, three-arm plain balance, blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 75 x 53 x 49 mm. excluding handle. Property of a French Collector


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original