Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 268
Viel Anne Horloger Brevete du Roy a Paris, circa 1815. Fine and rare 18K gold minute repeating watch.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
C. Four body, Empire with reeded band , the back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern and centred with a blank cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 14 |
Damaged |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |