Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990
Kassel & Fils, Successeurs de J.F. Bautte & Cie, Geneve, made for the King Victor Emanuel of Italia for a Royal presentation. Circa 1880. Fine 18K gold half hunting cased keyless watch, with a heavy gold chain and two agate set seals.
Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, the monogram of the King, below the royal crown, applied on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. blued steel "spade" hands. Gilt brass 17" movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.