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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 241

Andreas Hochenadl in Wien, No. 1871, circa 1770. Fine silver coach clock with quarter-repeating and alarm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

EUR 9,400 - 10,700 / USD 11,000 - 12,500

Sold: CHF 15,525

C. Two-body, "Louis XV", back cover with revolving winding aperture shutter, pierced and engraved bezels.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with large five-minute Arabic markers. Center with small brass alarm-setting disC. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. 85 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, alarm and pull repeating with fixed barrels, repeating on bell by pulling a cord at 6 o'clock.Signed on the movement.Diam. 110 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 15 - 23 - 01

Notes

Andreas Hochenadl seems to have specialized in coach clocks, including ones for the Islamic market. He is listed as working during the second half of the 18th century.