Geneva, May 15, 2023

LOT 284

FRANCO VILLACROCE ROMA 1755 TABLE CLOCK IN A BOOK FORM

CHF 5,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,100 - 10,200 / USD 5,700 - 11,300 / HKD 44,200 - 89,000

Sold: CHF 10,000

Fine and rare gilt bronze, quarter striking on bells table clock with alarm made inside a book bound in leather.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-6-8

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6-8*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Franco Villacroce, Italy

Year Circa 1755

Material Gilt brass and leather

Caliber Rectangular, brass, the going train with fusee and chain, fixed barrel for striking, verge escapement with three-arm plain brass balance, flat balance spring.

Dimensions 112 X 87 X 44 mm.

Signature Dial