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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 168
Louis Haldimann, Bern, circa 1840. Fine and rare wood and brass center- seconds wall clock with pin-wheel escapement, striking hours and quarters.
CHF 28,000 - 35,000
EUR 18,000 - 23,000 / USD 22,000 - 28,000
Sold: CHF 29,900
C. Semicircular base glazed to view the bob, rectangular trunk with hingeddoor, oval top for the dial with ormolu bezel decorated with repeated pattern,molded hood.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divi-sions, winding apertures. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Iron frame, weightdriven, pin-wheel escapement, steel pendulum rod, large brass bob, springsuspension, micrometric beat adjustment on the crutch, Comtoise type strik-ing, single cam, striking on two gongs.Dial signed.Dim. height 160 cm, base width 48 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |