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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 271
T. Tompion, E. Banger, London, No. 3743, circa 1705.Fine silver pair-cased watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 3,800 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 8,625
C. Both two-body, "bassine", polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 40 mm, gilt full-plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with streamers and almost straight foot.Signed on the movement.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 28 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 29 - 01 |