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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 209
?Straight-Line Lever Escapement Working Model? German or French, No. 279. Made circa 1900. Fine, working model of a straight-line lever escapement with ebonized wood base and glass shade.
CHF 1,700 - 2,200
EUR 1,100 - 1,400 / USD 1,400 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 2,360
C. Turned ebonized wood base, bun feet, glass shade. M. Circular brass base plate, going barrel in the base, brass straight-line lever with steel pallets, brass escape wheel, brass three-arm balance wheel with flat rim, blued steel Breguet balance spring, bridges secured by blued steel screws. Dim. 19 x 15 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |