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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 334
Japanese, circa 1850. Fine and rare lacquered shitan wood, single-hand hour striking inro watch, accompanied by ivory netsuke.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,500 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. Smooth, the top with lid, winding aperture in the back.D. Set on a revolving disc, twelve movable silver hour plates numbered in Japanese characters from the top: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, outer brass ring divided into 100 units. Blued steel pierced fixed hand. M. Rectangular, 45 x 52 mm, brass, engraved full plate, four cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, four-wheel train, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance with blued balance spring, brass cock, count wheel on the back plate, striking on a bell mounted on the top.Dim. 77 x 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |