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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 396
T. de Ribaucourt, Abeville, France, circa 1660. Fine and rare silver single hand pre balance spring pendant watch with concealed dial.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
EUR 17,000 - 21,000 / USD 15,000 - 18,000
C. Two-body, ?fermée? with deep back and inward edges, entirely engraved with floral pattern, hinged cover, small swivel pendant, loose ring. D. Silver with champleve radial Roman numerals and half hour divisions, center engraved with floral motives. Gilt ?tulip? hand. M. 33 mm., gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee and cat-gut, short 3-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular cock pierced and engraved with wild strawberries secured by a screw, worm-gear and pinion mainspring set-up. Signed on the movement. Diam. 43 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |