Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006
LOT 219
Early "Capucine" Gorteau à Tours. Made circa 1780. Very fine and early, Louis XVI, 8-day-going "Capucine" alarm clock.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,100
Sold: USD 3,540
C. Rectangular, brass, hinged glazed bezel, side doors, 4 turned finials, 4 bun feet, bell at the top surmounted by a hinged handle. D. White enamel, convex, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic 5-minute numerals, central brass alarm setting ring with pointer. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Rectangular, brass, going barrel, anchor escapement, pendulum with crescent-shaped brass bob, silk suspension, alarm train wound through the dial, striking on the bell. Dim. 15 x 10 x 7 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-45-01 |
Good HANDS Original |