Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 336
Unsigned, Swiss, No. 5256, circa 1890.Very fine 18K gold hunting-cased key-less minute-repeating watch.
CHF 4,500 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,370
C. Four-body, "bassine" engine-turned covers, polished band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 44 mm. (20'''), rhodium-plated, damascened in wa-ving pattern, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels, lever-set with gold lever tip, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |