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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 508
French, circa 1630. Very fine rock crystal pre balance spring, single hand pendant watch.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 9,500 - 12,600 / USD 11,700 - 15,600
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Two-body, "fermée type", back carved from a single piece of rock crystal, eight lobes, hinged bezel formedfrom a gilt brass mounted single piece of rock crystal, small gilt pendant, loose ring, small finial.D. Silver chapterring with radial Roman numerals fixed to a gilt brass engraved plate, center engraved with a view of a city, borderwith foliate pattern.M. Oval, 26 x 21 mm, gilt brass, full plate, turned baluster pillars, fusee and gut, short 3-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular pinned cock, mainspring set-up with gilt brass clockdecorated en suite with the cock.Dim. 42 x 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |