Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 499
Robert Cart S.A. Le Locle, Swiss Patent No. 130191, circa 1935. , Fine and rare marble, eight day going, Chronoscope table timepiece, in the original fitted box.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Designed as a pyramid of marble "vert de mer"with chromium plated, on a rectangular white alabaster base. D. Frosted and silvered with outer Arabic minute ring and red glass triangular pointer and digital hour aperture below chapter "60", the centre engine-turned in a sunburst pattern. M. 24"', eight day going, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 12,5 x 17,5 x 5 cm.
