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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 267
Wise, London, circa 1700.Very fine tortoiseshell-covered gilt-metal watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 3,800 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. Two-body, back and bezel covered with tortoiseshell and decorated with studs, brass shutter for the winding aperture. D. Gold, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers on polished oval cartouches, center chased with a shield and an angel's head. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands.M. 42 mm, gilt full-plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with small streamers, pierced and engraved with symmetrical stylized foliage, mask in the neck, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 56 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |