Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Jun 13, 2023
LOT 76
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND
MINUTE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK
MINUTE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK
HKD 60,000 - 80,000
EUR 7,100 - 9,500 / CHF 6,900 - 9,200 / USD 7,700 - 10,300
Sold: HKD 62,500
Very fine and unusual eight day going, keyless minute repeating carriage clock. Repeating on gongs activated by depressing a button on the top of the case, hours and half hour striking in passing on a gong, glazed top panel to see the escapement.
| 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 Unsigned, Switzerland
Year 1890
Material Gilt brass
Caliber 68 X 50 mm, frosted gilt watch movement, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance
Dimensions 75(W) x 57(D) x 103(H) mm. excluding handle