- 2346
| VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE GILT-BRASS 8-DAY GOING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH HALF QUARTER REPEATING, ALARM, SUBSIDIARY SECONDS, CALENDAR WITH DATE AND MONTH, ORIGINAL KEY, CERTIFICATE AND ORIGINAL TOOLED RED LEATHER FITTED TRAVELLING CASE, NUMBER 46, SOLD TO COUNT FERSEN FOR 4,000 FRANCS ON THE 16TH OF JUNE 1837
估價
1,400,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
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描述
- VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE GILT-BRASS 8-DAY GOING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH HALF QUARTER REPEATING, ALARM, SUBSIDIARY SECONDS, CALENDAR WITH DATE AND MONTH, ORIGINAL KEY, CERTIFICATE AND ORIGINAL TOOLED RED LEATHER FITTED TRAVELLING CASE, NUMBER 46, SOLD TO COUNT FERSEN FOR 4,000 FRANCS ON THE 16TH OF JUNE 1837
Movement: brass, platform escapement with straight line counter poised long lever escapement, two-arm compensation balance with platinum outer lamina and gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, 20 tooth brass escape wheel with oil-retention holes, pallet fork with double roller and arrow-shaped gold guard pin, escapement jewelled with endstone on the lower pivots, parachute on the top pivot, adjustable regulator pins, repeating and alarm on gongsCase: gilt-brass, hinged glass doorSize: 6.5 cm length x 9 cm width x 14.5 cm heightSigned: dial and movement signed, case and original fitted case numberedAccessories: Breguet Certificate, winding key and original tooled red leather fitted case
Condition
Please refer to department for condition report
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."