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The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 826

Rack Lever? Morris Tobias, London, Patent, No. 1017. The case by William Mean with London hallmarks for 1813-14. Fine and rare, silver pair-cased pocket watch with rack lever escapement.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,900 - 2,500 / USD 23,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 3,304

C. Outer: two-body, polished. Inner, two-body, ?bassine?, polished, gilt brass dust cap. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary 15-second dial. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 44 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, jeweled to the third, fusee and chain, Harrison's maintaining power, rack lever escapement with large brass escape wheel, three-arm steel flat-rim balance with flat balance spring, diamond endstone, single-footed cock. Dial, dust cap and movement signed. Diam. 58 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-20-01

Good

Period original

HANDS Original