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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 317
Two Working Escapement Models French. Made in the 20th century. Fine and interesting, a weight-driven working model of a verge escapement and a weight-driven working model of an anchor escapement.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,400 - 3,300 / EUR 1,700 - 2,300
A. The anchor with wooden wall plaque,
brass escape wheel, steel anchor, silk
suspension, brass bob pendulum, driven
by a rope and two spherical lead weights
via a ratchet and click on the escape
wheel.
Dim. 18 x 9 cm.
B. The verge with fancy brass frame,
pulley and gut, brass crown wheel, steel
balance staff and pallets, painted iron
wall bracket.
Dim. 46 x 16 x 23 cm.
In good condition, cleaned
