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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 287
Lepaute et Fils à Paris, Horlogers du Roi, No. 3433 + 36, circa 1830.Very fine and rare 18K gold watch with stop feature.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
USD 3,100 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 5,750
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine turned back cover, band and bezels, gilt brass hinged cuvette, round pendant, round and tapered bow. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 45,7 mm, gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm, jeweled gilded balance with flat balance spring, stop lever at 3 o'clock below the bezel.Signed on dial, cuvette and movement, case stamped with French guarantee mark used between 1821 and 1838.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |