Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 168
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine silver gilt triangular keyless Masonic watch, Swiss patent No. 18195.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Double body, triangular, the band with Masonic symbols, the front engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern with the black champleve enamelled letters "J.G.B.", a red stone set below the winding crown, the back with the Masonic Temple and different symbols. D. White enamel with Masonic symbols in place of numerals and the motto: "Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 62 x 54 mm.
