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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 46
Anonymous, Swiss, 1800. Rare and unusual silver calendar watch with visible escapement.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Four body Empire case made in Augsburg, the band chased with a floral decoration, the back engine-turned and engraved with scrolls. Silver hinged cuvette, engraved with scrolls. D. White enamel eccentric, with Breguet numerals, central aperture revealing the verge escapement with a small mock balance, small subsidiary calendar ring above the aperture. Blued-steel hands. Frosted and gilt full plate movement with fusee and chain, the verge escapement visible through the central aperture, plain gold balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
Notes
This watch is especially interesting for
collectors of escapements for it is the only caliber
which enables the functions of the verge
escapement to be seen