Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 172
JUVET SHANGHAI SILVER Léo Juvet, Shanghai, No. 106494. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1865. Fine, silver pocket watch with center seconds. To be sold without reserve
HKD 8,000 - 16,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 6,875
C. Two-body, Consular, polished, spring-loaded back. Hinged and sprung glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-second numerals. Blued steel ovoid hands. M. 47 mm (21??), gilded and entirely foliate engraved, Chinese calibre, 10 jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |