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Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 380

380 ‘’BRAS EN L’AIR’’ PAGODA CARRIAGE CLOCK, MINUTE REPEATER

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 40,000 - 56,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,250

Very fine and unusual gilt brass clock in a shape of a pagoda, minute repeater activated by depressing the top of the pagoda. Mother of pearl dial with a Monk in silver showing the time.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Geneva Clock Co.

Model Bras en l’air

Year Circa 1910

Movement No. 1387

Calibre  Rectangular matte silver brass plates, going barrel, straight-line lever escapement on a matte gilt platform, cut bimetallic compensation balance with temperature and meantime adjustment screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on two gongs with two hammers activated by a button in the top of the case

Dimensions 128 X 56 X 45 mm

Signature Movement