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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 478
Jaques Willems a Malines, No. 492, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch, striking on a bell and with ?à toc? option.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,700 / USD 1,800 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. Two-body, polished. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute star divisions, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Gold ?arrow? hands. M. 40.6 mm., hinged gilt brass full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass tree-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental cock, repeating on bell by depressing the pendant, lever at 6 o?clock for changing from bell to dumb repeating, gilt dust cap. Signed on dial, movement and dust cap, case stamped with Neuchâtel guarantee mark. Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-01 |
Good Slightly damaged HANDS Original |