Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 01, 1999
LOT 104
C.H. Meylan, Brassus, No. 43314, 1930's.Very fine, tortoise-shaped, jumping-hour, Art Deco, gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
C. two-body, polished and brushed, gold screwed bars. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 9 ''' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Meylan C.H. (Meylan Watch Co) Brassus.Firm founded in 1880, distinguished watchmaker, well known in the United States, as well as in Switzerland. In 1894, awarded first prize at the Geneva Observatory. Manufactures complicated, flat and extra-flat watches, chronometers and some significant Art Deco wristwatches.