Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 264

Vacheron & Constantin Carriage Clock Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 239. Made in France, circa 1900. Fine, gilt brass, 8-day going, hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock.

CHF 2,500 - 4,500

USD 2,500 - 4,500 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 6,875

C. Multi-piece, "corniche", the sides and top glazed, hinged handle. D. Circular white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, matte gilt mask. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rectangular brass plates, going barrels for the going and striking trains, lateral lever escapement on a large matte gilt platform, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, striking and repeating on a gong. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 13.3 x 9.7 x 8.4 cm. Property of a French Collector


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original