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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 280
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900.Fine and rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless, minute-repeating Striking Jack automaton watch.
HKD 43,000 - 50,000
USD 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: HKD 55,200
C. Four-body, ?Empire?, polished, front cover engraved ?G. Spoto Cirelli?, gold hinged cuvette over gold bezel glazed for viewing the movement. D. Small, center-set, translucent opal enamel over ?sunburst? engine-turning, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with gold dot paillons for the five minute markers, subsidiary seconds, two multicolored gold Jacks striking on bells when repeating, below, applied multicolored harvest fruits and scythe. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 44.1 mm ø, frosted gilt bass, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, lever-set, repeating on two gongs by depressing a pushbutton on the band at 6 o'clock.Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |