Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 506
French, circa 1620. Fine, small, gilt brass, oval "savonette" pre-balance spring, single-hand pendant watch.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 2,800 - 3,500 / USD 3,500 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Two-body, "fermée type", polished, band with two ribs, pierced pendant, loose ring.D. Silver with radialRoman numerals, quarter-hour ring inside, center engraved with a village scene, polished gilt brass dial plate withengraved pattern on the periphery. Blued steel "fleur-de-lis" hand.M. Oval, 34 x 25 mm, gilt brass full plate,turned baluster pillars, fusee and gut, 4-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular pinned cockpierced and engraved with floral pattern, matching click for the set-up work.Dim. 42 x 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 - 19 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |