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    Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates, circa 1880. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates, circa 1880. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates, circa 1880. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates, circa 1880. ...
    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates, circa 1880. ...
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    Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates, circa 1880
    Case: 18k drum style rose gold hunters case, plain finish to the lids, reeded edges, smooth rim, 52 mm
    Dial: enamel, single sunk, Roman numerals, black minute track, spade hands, sub seconds
    Movement: nickel, recessed bi-bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and blue steel helical hairspring, curved pallet fork, 18 jewels, train and winding gears recessed in a full plate and supported by top bridges with jewels in gold settings
    Signed: case signed J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, movement and dial signed Ls. Audemars Brassus & Geneva

    Note: This important timepiece comes with an original archive paper and timing certificate signed by Ls. Audemars as well as with the original hardwood box.

    Condition Report*: Type: Louis Audemars Superior Quality Lever Chronometer with Helical Hairspring, Triple Movement Plates
    Signed: Ls Audemars, Brassus & Geneva
    Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, sub seconds
    Hands; blue steel spades
    Metal: 18k rose gold
    Gram Weight: 139.6
    Case No: 16680
    Case Info: plain lids, reeded outer edges
    Case Width: 52 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: nickel, recessed balance with blue steel helical hairspring, bi-metallic balance wheel with gold timing screws, curved pallet fork, train and winding gears recessed in a full plate and supported by top bridges with jewels in gold settings, 18 jewels, lever setting
    Circa: 1880
    Condition: dial is superb, movement is very very good, case is very very good, only very slight and minor top surface scratches, bow slightly worn
    *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".

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    December, 2010
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