Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 446
J. Assmann, Glashütte i/Sachsen,No. 16578, made for Spanberger & Freccero, 124 Rincon esq Ituzaingo 147, Montevideo, circa 1890.Fine 18K gold, hunting-cased keyless pocket watch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 2,990
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with initials in front, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, double-sunk, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 42.5 mm. (19'''), frosted gilt bridge caliber with LeCoultre patented barrel bridge, 15 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compen-sation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement, movement also punched "J.A." under the dial, case punched with Swiss and German guarantee marks.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |