Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 450

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 308120, case No. 186155 made for L. & E. Fabre, Buenos Aires, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold keyless 18th century style pendant watch.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,610

C. Four-body, "Louis XVI", back chased with classical portal, flower vase, scrolling, extended hinge, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, slightly convex, Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers. Gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. 22 mm. (10'''), frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 27 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

At the beginning of the 20th century, both Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe made a small series of watches in the Louis XVI style.