Important Watches

Geneva, Mar 20, 2010

LOT 307

Lan tern Clock A replica of a 17th century English lantern clock. Made in the late 19th century. Fine, small lantern clock with hour striking. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 780

C. Brass posted frame with scroll, bird and flower frets to the front and sides, 4 turned vase-shaped finials supporting the top-mounted bell beneath straps and a final. D. Brass chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, fleurde- lys half-hour divisions, inner quarter-hour track, faux alarm setting disc in the center. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rectangular brass plates, weight driven two-train with two brass-cased weights, anchor escapement with brass bob pendulum, striking train with outside countweel. Dim. 19.5 x 8 x 8 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-29

Good

Lacking elements

Movement: 3-62**

Good

Later escapement

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original