The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 414
Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No.16610,made between 1823 and 1825.Fine silver quarter repeating watch.
CHF 2,200 - 2,600
Sold: CHF 2,990
C. Three body, Empire, polished with ribbed band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "scoties" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance,flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the signature: V.A.C.H.E.R.O.N.&.C., polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial, cuvette and back plate.Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 4-6-21-01 |
Fair Slightly oxidized Period HANDS Original |