Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 37
FLYING TOURBILLON ESCAPEMENT WORKING MODEL German or Swiss. Made in the 20th century. Fine, working model of a flying tourbillion escapement, wood base and glass shade.
CHF 4,500 - 6,500
USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 8,750
C. Varnished wood base with winding arbour in the base, glass shade. M. Circular rhodium plated base plate, going barrel housed in the base, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic gilt balance with gilt meantime and temperature adjustment screws, fl at balance spring, polished three-arm fl ying tourbillion carriage. Dim. 19 x 14 cm. In very good condition
