Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
GOMBERT HALF-HUNTING CASED WATCH C. Gombert, London & Shanghai, No. 2922. The case with London hallmarks for 1866-1867. Fine, 18K gold, half-hunting cased keyless pocket watch. To be sold without reserve
C. Four-body, bassine et filets, engine-turned with polished borders, the front cover with glazed aperture and blue champleve enamel radial Roman numerals, reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel double spade hands. M. 17???, matte gilt, half-plate, fusee and chain, jewelled lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold meantime and temperature adjustment screws, flat balance spring, diamond endstone, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. DIAM. 47 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |