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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 421
Cartier, Paris, Londres, circa 1910. Very fine amethystine, silver and enamel, eight-day going desk clock with barometer in original leather fitted box.
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 15,800 - 22,000 / USD 19,500 - 27,000
Sold: CHF 34,500
C. Triangular purple and white amethystine base fitted with the movement, the top with circular drum type boxfor barometer decorated with translucent green enamel over engine-turning.D. Silver, radial Roman numerals,outer minute divisions, engine-turned center. Gold "beetle" and "fleur-de-lis" hands. Barometer: white enamelwith atmospheric pressure from 680 to 790 mm Hg, weather description on the outermost. Gold "arrow" pointer.M. 43 mm (19???), frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balancewith Breguet balance spring. Barometer: aneroid type with vacuum can and rack-and-pinion transmission.Signed on the dial, barometer dial and box.Dim. height 128 mm, width 78 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 50 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01 |