Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 263
?Quarter Repeat? Moulinie Bautte & Moynier, Geneva, No. 29411. Made circa 1830. Fine, quarter-repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 3,000 - 3,700
Sold: USD 4,370
C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned case, reeded bezel and back rim, case back with crest in the center depicting an owl, hinged cuvette. D. Two tone gold with radial Roman numerals and floral decoration on an outer reserve, outer minute divisions, engine-turned center. Gold "Lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 21''', frosted gilt Lépine caliber, standing barrel, cylinder escapement, ?parechute? shock absorber, three-arm balance with flat balance-spring, hammers striking on rectangular gongs activated by a plunge in the bow stem. Cuvette signed. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |