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Geneva, Mar 20, 2010

LOT 137

Attributed to Brunelot, French. Made for the English market, circa 1900. Fine, gilt brass, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock. To be sold without reserve

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,800 - 2,800 / EUR 1,400 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 6,000

C. Multi-piece, "cannelée", the sides and top glazed over panels of silvered and gilt flowers, hinged handle and glazed back door. D. Annular gilt brass chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, silver and gilt mask decorated to match the case panels. Blued steel spade hands. M. Rectangular brass plates, going barrels for the going and striking trains, lateral lever escapement on a brass platform, cut bimetallic compensation balance with temperature and meantime adjustment screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, striking and repeating on a gong . Movement punched "B" within a circle. Dim. 14 x 9.5 x 8.3 cm. excluding handle.


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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