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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
LOT 25
?L'Amérique? Berthoud A Paris, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18K gold carillon quarter-repeating watch with three striking Jacks.
HKD 50,000 - 60,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,000 / USD 6,500 - 7,500
Sold: HKD 57,500
C. Three-body, "Empire", polished back, reeded band with slide to block the repeat, spring loaded gilt metalcuvette. D. Small white enamel, Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions, chased vari-colored gold nativeAmerican jacks flanking the dial and a cherub beneath appearing to strike the hours and quarters on three bells,on a engine turned and polished ground with foliate border. M. 52 mm., frosted gilt, full-plate with cylindrical pil-lars,fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, pierced andchased continental balance cock, repeating on three gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 55 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 |