Slim Swiss gold Bagnolet calibre cylinder watch Circa 1830
- Kenmerk
- TC1130
- Diameter
- 44 mm
- Estimate
- € 1.500 - 2.500
- Price sold
- € 1.500
Gold and enamel cylinder watch
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Very rare and extremely flat gold/enamel Lepine with Bagnolet caliber, circa 1830. A total thickness only about 4,5mm, splendid engraved 18k gold case, enameled cathedral scene on back, a lady playing music instrument in the foreground, rare Bagnolet caliber with cylinder escapement, engraved flowers on the plate, matching number on the case and movement, key winding via a special key on the square, original, silver dial also engraved with floral ornaments, Breguet hands, movement intact, rare.
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Very rare and extremely flat gold/enamel Lepine with Bagnolet caliber, circa 1830. A total thickness only about 4,5mm, splendid engraved 18k gold case, enameled cathedral scene on back, a lady playing music instrument in the foreground, rare Bagnolet caliber with cylinder escapement, engraved flowers on the plate, matching number on the case and movement, key winding via a special key on the square, original, silver dial also engraved with floral ornaments, Breguet hands, movement intact, rare.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Weight: 35 mm
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Tickness: 4.5 mm
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Signed: No name
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An excellent example of a Bagnolet calibre watch which unusually allows the movement to be viewed through the ring dial. Attributed to Philippe Samuel Meylan the bagnolet caliber was designed to allow it to be made as thin as possible by dispensing with the need for a cuvette. Reversing the train and using a male key for winding also helped to achieve a slim timepiece and had the advantage of not allowing the owner access to the mechanism.
Diameter: 44 mm
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Weight: 35 mm
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Tickness: 4.5 mm
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Signed: No name
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An excellent example of a Bagnolet calibre watch which unusually allows the movement to be viewed through the ring dial. Attributed to Philippe Samuel Meylan the bagnolet caliber was designed to allow it to be made as thin as possible by dispensing with the need for a cuvette. Reversing the train and using a male key for winding also helped to achieve a slim timepiece and had the advantage of not allowing the owner access to the mechanism.
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