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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005

LOT 195

Bahne Bonniksen, No. 40437, made for J. M. Johnson, Huddersfield, London hallmarks for 1882-3. Very fine 18K gold half hunting cased keyless pocket watch with Bonniksen's patented 52 1/2 minute karrusel regulator.

C. Four body, massive, polished, made by Alfred Stram (AS), hinged and sprung front cover released by depress-ingthe winding crown, blue enamel Roman numerals and inner minute track, polished band with hand settingbutton, back cover engraved with foliate monogram "CHT". Gold hinged cuvette with engraved presentationinscription dated 1908. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds withArabic ten second markers. Blued steel spade hands. M. 43 mm.(19???), frosted gilt, half-plate, cylindrical pillars,spring barrel, 52 1/2 minute karrusel regulator, lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with goldtiming screws, blued steel flat balance spring, ruby endstone, index regulator, stamped with the Bahne Bonniksenpatent mark (BB 21421) on the pillar plate. Signed by the retailer on the dial and movement.Diam. 54 mm.