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    Swiss Gold "Mobilis" Rare Tourbillon Hunters Case, circa 1900. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Swiss Gold "Mobilis" Rare Tourbillon Hunters Case, circa 1900. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Swiss Gold "Mobilis" Rare Tourbillon Hunters Case, circa 1900. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Swiss Gold "Mobilis" Rare Tourbillon Hunters Case, circa 1900. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (post 1900), Swiss Gold "Mobilis" Rare Tourbillon Hunters Case, circa 1900. ...
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    Swiss Gold "Mobilis" Rare Tourbillon Hunters Case, circa 1900
    Case: 52 mm, 18k yellow gold hunters case, engine turned, shield on front, gold cuvette, no. 30396
    Dial: silver, upper black Arabic hour ring, blued steel "Spade" hands, open lower area with engraved cross bridge, visible escapement
    Movement: no. 101458, one minute tourbillon, lever escapement, full plate back topped by winding gears and click
    Signed: Mobilis, S. G. D. G. with U.S. and Swiss patents on movement

    Condition Report*: Type: Swiss "Mobilis" tourbillon in gold case
    Signed: Mobilis, Brevete
    Model: tourbillon
    Dial: silver, Arabic
    Hands; spade
    Metal: 18k
    Gram Weight: 118.90 grams
    Case No: 30396
    Case Info: scarce in gold, plain, fancy cuvette
    Case Width: 52 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: tourbillon, the balance, pallet fork and escape wheel revolve in a cicular carriage one revolution per minute, lever escapement
    Circa: 1900
    Condition: Movement running well, dial very good, case good, some wear on outer engine turnings
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    December, 2008
    8th-10th Monday-Wednesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
    Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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