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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 377
Cartier, Paris, circa 1900.Very fine silver and enamel diamond- and sapphire-set 8 day going Grande Sonnerie quarter-repeating desk clock in original leather fitted box.
CHF 30,000 - 40,000
EUR 21,000 - 28,000 / USD 22,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 36,800
C.Rectangular, covered with translucent rose enamel over sunburst engine-turning, white enamel borders, agate base, side panels with diamond-set small rosettes, white enamel beaded bezel, sapphire-set repeating pushbutton. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with large five-minute Arabic markers. Diamond-set "arrow" hands. M. Rectangular, 70 x 53 mm., brass, two going barrels, platform with lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with fat balance spring, striking and repeating by two hammers on two heavy gongs.Signed on the dial and the box.Dim. Height 106 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |