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
| 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 |