Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, Nov 13, 2011
TAVANNES, THE HORSES Tavannes Watch Co., Swiss, No. 953838. Made circa 1925. Very fine and rare, thin, 14K gold and painted on enamel, keyless dress watch.
C. Three-body, coin-edged band, the wide polished bezel with a translucent Royal Blue champlevé enamel border, the back cover decorated with a black and a white horse, neckand- neck in painted on enamel. D. Two-tone matte silvered and gilt, black painted Dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 13???, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Diam. 45.5 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |