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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 86
Not signed, No. 21548, with the Birmingham hallmarks for 1896. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, early centre seconds keyless watch with karrusel regulator, made under the B. Bonniksen patent.
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
USD 5,500 - 6,500
C. Thre body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Two piece, white enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and seconds ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M . 20"', frosted and gilt three quarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement mounted on a carriage revolving once every 34 minutes, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
