Only Online Auction
Geneva, Dec 08, 2022
LOT 509
Unsigned
Pocket watch movement made for the Chinese market, centre-seconds
CHF 200 - 400
EUR 250 - 450 / USD 250 - 450 / HKD 1,700 - 3,400TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 75
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals.
Movement 21’’’, gilded brass, engraved Chinese-style, going barrel, lateral equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Movement: 5-14-29** |
Poor Damaged Lacking elements Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, probably Fleurier (Val-de-Travers)
Model made for the Chinese market
Year circa 1880-1900
Movement No. 3 977
Caliber 21’’’, engraved Chinese-style, lateral lever escapement
Dimensions 48.4 mm.
Weight 55.6. (approx.)
Signature dial and movement (Chinese letters trademark)
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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