Hong Kong, May 29, 2022
LOT 367
Mathieu Planchon
Eight-day going revival “tower” carriage-clock, hour and half-hour striking; gilded brass
HKD 8,300 - 16,600
EUR 1,000 - 2,000 / CHF 1,050 - 2,100 / USD 1,100 - 2,200
Sold: HKD 11,250
Gilded brass, key-winding, eight-day going, revival carriage-clock, in the shape of a gothic tower, with one horological complication:
· Hour and half hour striking on one steel gong
Neo-gothic case engraved in taille-douce (fine cut); the top with two factice bells.
White enamel dial ring with radial “Gothic” numerals; the centre, blue enamelled; gilded metal large hands.
Movement, 75 x 50 mm. (ebauche No. 4 129), two going barrels, plat-form escapement, with straight-line lever escapement, uncut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator.
Neo-gothic case engraved in taille-douce (fine cut); the top with two factice bells.
White enamel dial ring with radial “Gothic” numerals; the centre, blue enamelled; gilded metal large hands.
Movement, 75 x 50 mm. (ebauche No. 4 129), two going barrels, plat-form escapement, with straight-line lever escapement, uncut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Mathieu Planchon, Paris
Year circa 1890-1900
Movement No. 4 129
Case No. 5 127
Material gilded brass
Caliber straight-line lever escapement
Height 200 mm. (approx.)
Width 80 mm.
Thickness 80 mm.
Weight 1.2 gr. (approx.)
Signature movement
Accessories winding-key (modern)