Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 283

AUGUSTE SALTZMAN Auguste Saltzman, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 32704, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold and black enamel hunting-cased watch.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,875

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', engineturned, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette decorated with fine engineturning at the edge, the front and back with black enamel fl oral designs, the front and back covers opened by Independent buttons. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel and gold fl oral hands. M. Jeweled, patented calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original