Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 342
Vaucher Freres, Geneva and La Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1830.Very fine 18K gold, skeletonized, slim, quarter-repeating watch with visible repeating work.
HKD 27,000 - 35,000
USD 3,500 - 4,500
Sold: HKD 34,500
C. Three-body, ?Empire?, engine-turned back cover, reeded band, glazed cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, center with visible skeletonized and engraved pillar plate. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 51.3 mm ø, inverted caliber, full back plate, bridged front, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, blued steel balance spring, polished steel cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the edge of the case, back cover inside stamped ?IF2805? and with chevron.Diam. 57.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |