Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 486
Courvoisier Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 6844, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with special dial.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,600 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 5,060
C. four-body, "Empire", engine-turned back cover, reeded band, spring-loaded, hinged gilt cuvette. D. enamel, center with painted spray of summer blooms, painted Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 52 mm. (23''', gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental cock.Dial, cuvette and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 14 |
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Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |