The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 480
Japan, early 19th century.Fine and rare silvered Japanese paper-weight clock.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Rectangular horizontal; silvered, the face engraved with hatched decoration, the back engraved with passion flowers. D. Rectangular with Shakudo adjustable hour plaques, set lengthways along the case, single index sliding in a slot alongside.M. Rectangular gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, square pierced and engraved bridge-type cock on top plate with polished steel end-pieceDim. 90 x 19 x 6 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 5 |
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Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |