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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 239

Jules Auricoste et Fils, Horlogers de la Marine de L?Etat, Paris, 10 rue la de la Boëtie, for the Hydrographic Service of the Marine, No. 18503, circa 1930. Fine mahogany keyless surveying clock with 36-hour winding indication and stop feature.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 700 - 1,000 / USD 600 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,380

C. Two-body, rectangular, hinged, lock in front. D. White, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds, up-and-down indicator at 12 o?clock, set on a black rectangular plate with winding knob and stop button. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 54 mm. (24???), frosted gilt brass half plate, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut Guillaume anibal-brass compensation balance, special alloy Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Dim. 7 x 10.5 x 13.5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Jules Auricoste was the successor of E. Thomas. In 1935, Jules Auricoste was in charge of the collection at the Musée National des Techniques (C.N.A.M.) Paris. The famous ?Horloge Marine? made by Pierre Le Roy was restored by him.