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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 330

Attributable to M.S. Bronnikoff, Vjatka, Russian, circa 1870.Very fine and rare watch made entirely of box-wood and bone.

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

C. Double-body, hinged back cover, box-wood. D. Wooden with Arabic numerals on bone cartouches and subsidiary seconds. Bone hands. M. Entirely made of wood except for the mainspring, balance spring and pivots, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain wood three-arm balance, the balance staff made of bone.Diam. 52 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 14 - 01

Notes

A very good example of a watch which is rarely found in such good condition.