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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 441
Japan, circa 1850. Fine shinton wood and brass hour striking inro watch suspended from an ivory netsuke.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 21,160
C. Rounded rectangular with brass bezel to the dial aperture. D. Revolving, brass with Japanese numerals adjustable according to the seasons. Blued steel fixed hand. M. Rectangular full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance beneath the bell, flat balance spring. Striking train with going barrel and count wheel on the back plate. Dim. 82 x 59 mm.'
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-5 |
Fair Poor |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |