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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 78
Philibert Perret, Genève, No. 48, made for the Spanish or the South American market, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased pocket chronometer.
CHF 2,200 - 2,600
USD 1,800 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 2,645
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned (rubbed) with reeded band, the back engraved with a branch of flower. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, three quarter plate with fusee and chain, maintaining power, 13 jewels in gold screwed settings, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance, free sprung helical spring with terminal curves. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
