Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 203
ELMA BOOK-FORM WATCH WITH PORTRAITS SILVER Elma, Swiss, No. 85. Made circa 1900. Fine, unusual and very rare, gilt silver form watch in the shape of a book containing three portrait miniatures on the inside and a portrait on enamel on the outside.
HKD 16,000 - 23,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,600 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 23,750
C. Seven-body, the outside with blue enamel and a painted portrait, the middle and side panels opening to show the watch and three portraits. D. Matte silver with stylized painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. M. Circular, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Elma. Dim. 31 x 49 x 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |