Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN LADY'S PENDANT WATCH ENAMEL AND GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 298920, case No. 179266. Made for E. J. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, circa 1895. Fine and rare, enamel and 18K gold, keyless lady's pendant watch.
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Four-body, "bassine," bezels and band decorated in a floral and leaf motif, case back with a multi-color champlevé enamel landscape with lake and sailboat motif. Hinged gold cuvette. Ivory enamel with Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions. Gold Louis XV hands. 12''', nickel-plated, bridge caliber, 17 jewels, straight- line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |