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Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 162
A(braham) Chapuis & Barral, fecit à Genève 1812. Very fine and rare 18K gold, musical watch with cylinder musical movement, of unusual construction and with quarter-repeating.
CHF 10,000 - 13,000
EUR 6,500 - 8,500 / USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Four-body, "Empire", polished back, reeded band and bezels, gilt metal hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 4. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 50 mm (22'''), fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, pinned cylinder musical movement with 35 tuned vibrating blades divided into twelve sections of three blades each and one of two, pinion governor in eccentric socket for tempo adjustment, gold engine-turned cover over the pinned cylinder. Pinned cylinder signed. Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12-16 |
Good Worn Rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-30-20-01 |
Fair Alterations Period original HANDS Original |