DESCRIPTION:
Rossel & Fils, Successor to J.F Bautte & Cie, Geneva, a gold, hunting cased pocket chronometer, 19 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with pivoted detent escapement, diamond endstone, and free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with spherical balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned hunting case with small engraved monogram on front cover, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #79081, 50mm, 132.5g TW, c1860.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 10:00. HANDS: Spot of oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor loss to blue on balance endstone setting; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$2200
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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