Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 157
Timekeeper with 3 ComplicationsUnsigned, Swiss, circa 1890, made for the Indian market.Very fine, important and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set hunting-cased double train, eight day-going, keyless minute-repeating grande sonnerie clockwatch.
CHF 80,000 - 100,000
EUR 53,000 - 100,000
Sold: CHF 86,000
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, both covers fully decorated with Indian motifs set with rose-cut diamonds on translucent scarlet enamel over elaborate flinqué, gold hinged cuvette with engraved technical details over gold bezel glazed for viewing the movement. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 46,3 mm. (20'''), frosted gilt, 33 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation blance adjusted for isochronism, temperature and positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, tandem winding, lever-set, repeating on gongs by a small bolt in the band, striking/silence lever protruding at XI o'clock.Diam. 59 mm.
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Case: 3 - 40 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
