Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 112
Nec Magnos Metuent Armenta Leones Spaulding & Co., Paris, case No. 1513. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, thin, 18K frosted yellow gold keyless pocket watch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,500 - 3,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,500
C. Three-body, solid, bezel decorated with gold leaves and scrolls, the case back with a religious scene cast in relief, engraved: Nec Magnos Metuent Armenta Leones, signed by J. Roukhomovsky. D. Guilloche silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 48 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |