5,520 CHF
Mobilis, No. 10109 (Paul Loichot, Charquemont), Brevet No. 30754, France, circa 1910.Fine silver keyless watch with Mobilis tourbillon regulator, patented in 1905. Double body massive, demi-bassine, the engine-turned back centred with a blank escutcheon. Eccentric silvered with Arabic numerals, engraved with foliage decoration, the revolving tourbillon carriage visible in an aperture. 19’’’, gilt brass inverted, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The escapement is set on a one minute revolving carriage visible below the dial. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 53 mm. Notes A similar watch is described and illustrated in R. Meis, Le Tourbillon, page 310.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-04-02
