Hong Kong, May 29, 2022
LOT 366
Erich Mehnert – Horological School of Glashütte
Demonstration model of the lever escapement; gilded brass, marble and glass
Demonstration model of the lever escapement; gilded brass, marble and glass
HKD 15,900 - 31,700
EUR 1,950 - 3,900 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,100
Sold: HKD 27,500
Gilded brass, key-winding, demonstration model of a straight-line lever escapement with uncut bimetallic compensated balance with gilded brass poising screws and blued steel cylindrical hairspring with terminal curves; on a black marble base; under protective glass dome.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Brand Horological School of Glashütte, Göppersdorf (South-East Germany)
Model made in the Horological School of Glashütte (Saxony, Germany)
Year circa 1900-1910
Material gilded brass, marble and glass
Diameter 210 mm. (base)
Caliber straight-line lever escapement
Height 140 mm. (including glass dome)
Weight 3.6 kg. (approx.)
Signature movement
Accessories steel winding-key (modern)