Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2015

LOT 210

JACCARD TIR CANTONAL MORGES 1891 ORIGINAL BOX & GUARANTEE S. Jaccard Du Gros, Ste-Croix, No. 43422. Made circa 1890. Fine, silver and gilt, keyless pocket watch commemorating the Tir Cantonal de Morges in 1891. Accompanied by the original fitted box and guarantee.

CHF 1,500 - 3,500

HKD 12,000 - 28,000 / USD 1,600 - 3,700

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,000

Four-body, massive, "demi-bassine", gilded bezel and band with oak, laurel and berry chased decoration, the back decorated with an infant holding a crossbow standing in front of Lake Leman. Hinged silver cuvette. White enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold Louis XVI hands. 41 mm., 18''', frosted gilt, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, Wilmot's cam micrometer regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed. DIAM. 53.5 mm. To be sold without reserve