Important Watches

Geneva, Mar 20, 2010

LOT 138

Minute Repeating Miniature Carriage Clock Swiss, retailed by La Esmeralda, Mexico, No. 33102. Made for the South American market, circa 1910. Fine and rare, miniature, minute-repeating, gilt brass and enamel "pendulette de voyage a repetition minutes", 8-day going carriage clock. Accompanied by the original fitted traveling case.

CHF 8,000 - 11,000

USD 7,500 - 10,000 / EUR 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,400

C. Gilt brass, ?anglaise riche?, fluted Corinthian pillars, the sides set with opalescent guilloche enamel arch-top panels decorated with gold paillons, winding concealed in the base with sliding cover, hinged fluted handle. D. Opalescent guilloche enamel to match the sides, gold paillon Arabic numerals, outer gold paillon minute divisions. Gilt Louis XVI hands. M. 19???, frosted gilt watch movement, five-wheel train, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator geared from the base, repeating on gongs activated by depressing a mirrored button on the top of the case. Dim. 76 x 58 x 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-71

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original