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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 345
Henry Courvoisier, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 14193, circa 1810. Fine and unusual 18K gold twist quarter-repeating watch with special dial.
HKD 30,000 - 45,000
EUR 3,200 - 4,700 / USD 3,800 - 5,800
Sold: HKD 41,400
C. four-body, "Empire", polished back cover, reeded band, spring-loaded, hinged gilt cuvette. D. gold, center with chased and enameled decoration, Blue enamel Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 48 mm., gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental cock repeating on two gongs via twist piece in the stem.Movement signed, pillar plate stamped HC14193, cuvette numbered.Diam. 54 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |