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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 210
?Lever & Cylinder Escapements, Dual Working Model? F. Messerschmidt, German. Dated 1877. Fine and very unusual, dual working model of a lateral lever escapement and a cylinder escapement with ebonized wood base and glass shade.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 4,800 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 11,210
C. Circular ebonized wood, bun feet, glass shade. M. 14 x 14 cm., frosted gilt, spring barrels in the base, the lateral lever escapement with steel lever, brass escape wheel, brass balance with adjustment screws, blued steel helical balance spring, index regulator, the cylinder escapement with steel cylinder, brass escape wheel, three-arm brass balance with flat rim, blued steel helical balance spring, index regulator. Signed and dated on the base plate. Dim. 21 x 15 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: - |