Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 75
MINIATURE MINUTE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK Swiss, No. 257132. Made circa 1910. Fine and rare, miniature, minute-repeating, gilt brass "pendulette de voyage a repetition minutes", 8-day going carriage clock.
HKD 12,000 - 16,000
USD 1,500 - 2,000 / CHF 1,400 - 1,900
Sold: HKD 23,750
Gilt brass, "anglaise riche", dentilled cornices, fluted Corinthian pillars, brass panels on three sides, winding concealed in the base with sliding cover, hinged fluted handle. White enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. 19''', frosted gilt watch movement, five-wheel train, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator geared from the base, repeating on gongs activated by depressing a button on the top of the case.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-07 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Replaced |