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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 18

Besancon (France), with hallmarks in use from June 19, 1798 to August 31, 1809. Fine and rare silver double face two time zone, centre seconds traveller's watch with Gregorian and Republican dates, days of the week, compass and visible balance.

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,530

C.Double body Directoire, polished with glazed back. D. White enamel with centre seconds, small eccentric Roman chapter ring below the balance aperture, subsidiary Gregorian dates and Fast/Slow regulator. Gold arrow hands. White enamel on the rear face with small eccentric Breguet chapter ring below the compass, subsidiary Republican dates on 30 days and days of the week. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass five-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with garnet end-stone. Diam. 53 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 28-42-51

Replacements

Partially reprinted

Notes

The hallmarks on the case of this watch, were specially introduced on the 13 Prairial An VIII for watches produced in Besancon between the 3 Vendemiaire an VIII and the 12 Prairial An XIII. Such marks were never used in any other city, even Paris.