Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 123
LONGINES ART DECO PURSE WATCH Longines, Swiss, No. 4924880. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, silver and lacquer keyless Art-Deco purse watch designed as a match-box. Accompanied by the original Longines fitted folding case forming a stand for desk use.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 11,250
C. Two piece, rectangular, the spring loaded watch released by sliding the top of the case, decorated with black lacquer and a red triangle on each side a band of white mosaic around the top. D. Two-tone matte silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Luminous blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10.26, rhodium plated movement, fausses côtes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed.DIM. 45 x 32 x 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |