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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 694
Fred. Houriet, Swiss, circa 1817.Fine and unusual early silver pocket thermometer with four thermic scales.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 3,000 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 7,820
C. Three-body, "Empire", polished. D. White enamel with graduations in Fahrenheit, Reaumur, Centigrade and "Glace" scales. M. Gilt brass with bimetallic curb, rack and pinion transmission with coiled return spring, adjustable blued steel lever mounted in the rack acted upon by the curb.Signed on the dial, case stamped 464.Diam. 63 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
For a note on bimetallic pocket thermometers, see lot 592.