LOUIS BERTHOUD | A GILT-BRASS GIANT GRANDE SONNERIE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1860
LOUIS BERTHOUD
A GILT-BRASS GIANT GRANDE SONNERIE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1860
engine-turned silvered dial plate, lunar aperture with phase and date, signed in a cartouche Ls Berthoud, the three train movement with spring detent platform escapement, split bi-metallic compensation balance, the spring with overcoil and regulator, grande or petite sonnerie striking on two bells, the cadrature mounted on the backplate, strike selection lever below the bells, the Empire-style case with swan handle, fluted Corinthian-capped pilasters, bevel-glazed panels and knurled feet
28cm. 11in. high (handle down)
Condition Report:
Dial in good condition but silvering is rather tarnished. Movement is complete and just running at time of cataloguing but is very much in need of a clean, service and fresh oil. Case in generally good condition throughout with some minor discolouration and marking to the gilding. No winder.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."
Provenance:
The Sir David Salomons Collection
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. CL 7-70
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LOUIS BERTHOUD
A GILT-BRASS GIANT GRANDE SONNERIE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1860
engine-turned silvered dial plate, lunar aperture with phase and date, signed in a cartouche Ls Berthoud, the three train movement with spring detent platform escapement, split bi-metallic compensation balance, the spring with overcoil and regulator, grande or petite sonnerie striking on two bells, the cadrature mounted on the backplate, strike selection lever below the bells, the Empire-style case with swan handle, fluted Corinthian-capped pilasters, bevel-glazed panels and knurled feet
28cm. 11in. high (handle down)
Condition Report:
Dial in good condition but silvering is rather tarnished. Movement is complete and just running at time of cataloguing but is very much in need of a clean, service and fresh oil. Case in generally good condition throughout with some minor discolouration and marking to the gilding. No winder.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
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."
Provenance:
The Sir David Salomons Collection
Vera Bryce Salomons
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. CL 7-70
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