Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Jules Jurgensen 18kt Gold Hunter Case Five Minute Repeater, Copenhagen, No. 14,600, c. 1880, heavy engine turned hunter case marked inside front and rear lid Jules Jurgensen/JJ/18K/14600, porcelain Roman numeral dial signed Jules Jurgensen/Copenhagen, sunk seconds dial and blued steel moon hands, patent crown-set, crown-wind cuvette with engine turned perimeter opens to the nickel five-minute repeating fully jeweled movement signed as above with lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance and two visible hammers and gongs, dia. 52 mm, 144 g.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Case in like new condition, dial flawless, watch starts when wound, vigorous balance, five- minute functions as designed.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Jules Jurgensen, CaseJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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