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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 9
Precision Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationRobin à Paris, circa 1780.Very fine and rare gilt brass three month-going, double barrel center-seconds mantle regulator with remontoire d'égalité.
CHF 70,000 - 90,000
USD 44,000 - 56,000
Sold: CHF 86,000
C. Gilt brass, glazed on all four sides, gilt brass hanging curtain below the dial, applied gilt brass leaf motives in the top corners, fluted corners with laurel-leaf pattern. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with large Arabic five-minute/seconds divisions. Elaborate gilt brass hands. M. Irregular, circular at the top, brass, full plate, two going barrels meshing with the same first wheel pinion, dead-beat Graham type escapement driven by endless-rope remontoire d'égalité, penulum with steel rod and brass bob, knife-edge suspension, micrometric beat adjustment on the crutch.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |