Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 23
TAVANN ES THE HORSE SILVER Tavannes Watch Co., Swiss, No. 682140. Made circa 1925. Fine and rare, thin, silver and painted on enamel, keyless dress watch.
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
HKD 10,000 - 18,000 / USD 1,300 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 1,625
Three-body, solid, bezel decorated with white and translucent purple enamel inlay, hinged case back with cobalt blue transparent guilloche enamel centered by the horse heads, outer rim with white enamel inlay. Bicolor engine-turned gold and silver with black painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. 12''', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |