Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 188
EL AGUILA STERLING SILVER, GOLD & ENAMEL POCKET WATCH El Aguila, Swiss, No. 2930. Made circa 1900. Fine, keyless, sterling silver, gold and enamel pocket watch.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900
Sold: USD 1,875
Four-body, bassine, case band with black enamel inlay, silver hinged cuvette with inscription, case back lavishly decorated in a gold and black enamel floral motif centered by a shield with engraved initials: S.V, bezels decorated in a floral and leaf pattern in relief. Bicolor red and white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer gold dot minute track, most outer red reserve decorated with gold stars and leafs, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Gold Louis XIV hands. Cal. 38 mm. 15 jewels, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-73-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |