Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 49
THE GALLOPING HORSE L'Aiglon, Swiss, No. 71857. Made circa 1910. Fine, 18K pink gold and painted on enamel keyless dress watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,200 - 4,500 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300
C. Four-body, "bassine pincee", polished, the back decorated with a fi ne enamelled galloping chestnut horse, painted on an engraved landscape. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel spade hands. M. 18"', nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and cuvette signed. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-77 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-38-01 |
Good Slightly rubbed HANDS Original |