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LOT 123

Precision Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationWilliam Payne & Co, 163 New Bond St., London, No. 1998, circa 1850.Very fine and unusual "giant" gilt brass 8 day-going double-train carriage clock, striking the hours and quarters.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 25,000 - 31,000

C. Glazed on four sides and on top, molded on top and bottom, resembling later "corniche" style, pierced and engraved back door with locking device secured from underneath, massive fluted handle. D. White enamel ring with radial Roman numerals and outer minute divisions set on gilt brass florally engraved plate. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" hands. M. Rectangular brass, fusees and chains on both trains, maintaining power on the going side, platform with lateral lever escapement with lift on the palets, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, entire escapement jeweled, striking on two gongs.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. Height 21 cm, width 15 cm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Payne & Co.William Payne is first recorded in 1816 and is known to have made musical as well as ordinary watches. In 1831, he was awarded British Patent No. 6078 for a new form of pedometer with which he had considerable success. Payne was established at 163 New Bond Street for most of the 19h century.