Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 15, 2016

LOT 219

LOUIS URBAN JURGENSEN DECK CHRONOMETER WITH POWER RESERVE Louis Urban Jurgensen, Kiobenhann, No. 47. Made circa 1852. Fine and rare, 60 hour going deck Chronometer with power reserve indication.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,300 - 8,400

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 6,875

Three body mahogany deck-watch type box. Brass bowl with screwed bezel. Frosted and silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and- Down scale. Gilt brass "spade " hands. 31''', .....Frosted gilt brass three-quarter plate, with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with chain and maintaining power, the barrel passing through the back plate, and secured by a bridge, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws, free sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-8-10-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Signed on the dial, movement and mahogany box. DIAL DIAM. 89 mm. To be sold without reserve