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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 415
Henry Capt, Genève, No. 30562, circa 1870. Very fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless astronomical minute-repeating pocket watch with phases of the moon and perpetual calendar.
CHF 22,000 - 28,000
EUR 14,000 - 18,000 / USD 18,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. Five-body, ?bassine et filets?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers, three subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four year leap cycle concentric with subsidiary seconds, aperture with phases and age of the moon. M. 43 mm (19'''), frosted gilt, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Case and movement signed.Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 19 - 01 |