Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 194
LONGINES NAUTICAL NIELLO STERLING SILVER & GOLD Longines, No. 4692427. Made circa 1930. Fine, rare and unusual, sterling silver, gold, niello-finished decorated keyless pocket watch with an 11 cm.gold, silver and black enamel chain and an attached charm representing a ship's steering wheel.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: USD 2,125
Three-body, hinged case back decorated with a gold steam ship on the ocean, hinged silver cuvette engraved with grand prix medals, band decorated in a black enamel track pattern. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. Cal. 18.79, 16 ½''', rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-7101 |
Very good |