The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer

Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003

LOT 68

Unsigned, France, No.12898, circa 1880. Fine eight day going hour and half hour-striking clock fitted in a painting.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600 / USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

C. Gilt wood framed, oil on panel, featuring a Swiss Alpine village, mountains in the background, church with the clock on the tower and a river in the foreground. D. Black with Roman numerals, Gilt "Breguet" hands.M. Brass, square with going barrels for going, hours and quarters trains, verge escapement. Striking on gongs with count wheel on the pillar plate.Dim. 84 x 71 cm, including the frame.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-22

Good

Later original

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original