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

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2008 December Jewelry & Timepieces Signature Auction #687 (go to Auction Home page)

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December, 2008

8th-10th Monday-Wednesday

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Sold on Dec 9, 2008 for: $4,780.00

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