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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 178
Giuseppe Antongina, Italy, dated 1838. Fine and unusual large silver wandering-hour 8-day going watch with unusual caliber.
CHF 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 13,500 - 20,000 / USD 15,500 - 23,000
C. Four-body, engine-turned, hinged gilt cuvette. D. Florally engraved silver, Arabic blued steel "wandering" numerals "running" against white enamel sector with Arabic minute chapter. The numeral with the correct hour points to the correct minutes. Setting through the square in the center. M. 53 mm. (23'''), frosted gilt, unusual bridge caliber with the third wheel set under the dial, standing barrel, T-end mainspring, cylinder escapement, platinum 3-arm jeweled balance, blued steel flat balane spring, polished steel and gilt brass single footed cock.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 63 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |