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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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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 11
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01