Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 189
LEPINE EARLY LARGE MINUTE REPEATER GOLD Lepine, Place des Victoire a Paris, No. 1466. Made in 1810. Fine and important 18K gold, minute repeating watch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,100 - 6,200
Sold: CHF 9,375
Four body, Empire, No. 3077, made by IF (Master Mark), with reeded band and engine-turned back. Glazed cover for the movement. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. Full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with the minute repeating work on the back plate .
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-25-01 |
Good Chipped HANDS Original |
Notes
Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement.
DIAM. 62 mm. THICKNESS 21 mm.