Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 5

Arsène Cretin l'Ange, a Morbier (Jura), made for Maison Vérité, a Beauvais (Oise), No. 2032, in 1899. Fine and rare cast iron, steel, and brass quarter-striking tower clock.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000 / EUR 14,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 9,600

C. Free-standing on four cast iron feet. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Steel Breguet hands. M. 130 x 48 cm. cast iron rectangular frame, five brackets for the train secured by screws to the frame, hour striking train to the left, quarter striking to the right, bronze bushings, pin-wheel escapement, cast iron pendulum bob with wooden rod and spring suspension, rack striking on three bells. Signed on the dial, owners plaque fastened to the frame. Dim. 130 x 63 (feed spread) cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original