286 lots

LOT 21

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 341370, case No. 208115, completed in October 1907, sold on 10 December 1908, in Argentina. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, diamond-set, keyless fob-watch in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", the cover with diamond-set garlands of flowers and ribbon knots chased by Pasmantier in the Louis XVI style, the back polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 22

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 303997, case No 182435, completed in September 1896, sold on 10 October 1569, especially made for the great shooting contest of the National Exhibition in Geneva in 1896. Enamel painted by Lacreuze. Very fine gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.

C. four body, "-pomme et gouge", polished, with enamel bac:( painted with a view of the Leman lake, the Mont-Blanc and a bark transporting the stones of Meillerie (small French village near Evian) to Geneva. Outer floral decoration over a blue translucent ground with the coats of arms of the city of Geneva, gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscriptions. D. white enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer gold ring for the minutes. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11- gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 23

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No.313972, case No. 190127 completed in 1901, especially made for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel painted by Ronet. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fobwatch, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake sicle landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 24

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 315263, case No. 190129 completed in 1901, especially made for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel painted by Ronet. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fobwatch.

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake sicle landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 25

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 355476, case No. 220343, completed in 1912, sold on 3 December 1912, in Italia. Enamel by Misses GOLL. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, keyless fob-watch in original fitted box.

C Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" with chased band, the cover and back enamelled with painted bunches of sununer flowers. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11- "ultra", gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, ait bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 26

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 318255, case No. 1900654, completed in 1901, sold on 17 March 1902, in Paris. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel keyless pendant watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Four body, square with cutout corners and outer cast and pierced foliage decoration, glazed back. The gold cuvette enamelled with a painted Cupid over a black ground, with further floral decoration. Matching chatelaine with a black enamel panel painted with a dancing tabor playing maiden in classic dress and further floral decoration. D. Black enamel with Roman numerals, flanked by two painted angels and further floral decoration. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 150 x 36 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 27

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 331015, case No. 200011, completed in April 1904, sold on 15 August 1904 to Oscar Frezard, Lucerne. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated 31 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with sfide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 28

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 336784, case No. 207948, completed in July 1907, sold on 14 November 1907, to F. W. Drosten Jewelery Co., Saint Louis. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinge. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work and push-pieces on the winding crown and in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 29

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 315106, case No. 213333, completed in 1901, sold in July 1909 to M. Aragheusian. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with digital double calendar.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with concealed hinge, polished the back engraved with the monogram: "A.T.R.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, inner red Arabic ring for hotus from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds, aperture for days of the week and dates volvelles. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 30

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 338467, case No. 213768, sold on 3 March 1911 to S.M. Pierre 1", King of Serbia. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" the engine-turned back engraved with a fine coat of arms of the Obrenovitch family. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17-, gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 31

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 344348, case No. 210418, completed in August 1908, delivered to Hausmann & Co., agent of Vacheron & Constantin in Rome and Naples. Retailed in Naples to Sig. Barone Anselmo Berlingieri on 10 October 1908, for 2400 lira. Extremely rare 18 ct. pink gold and enamel, keyless minute repeating, "Grande and Petite sonnerie" dock watch with original certificate and invoice, in original mahogany fitted box and with special vertical fitted rose-wood box specially designed to use the watch, set on a table, as a carriage dock.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished with spring loaded bezel, the back with the champleve enamelled coat of amis of the Barone painted by Rosset. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 23-, gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 35 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Minute repeating and striking on gongs with push piece in the band, "Grand/Petite sonnerie" and "Strike/Silent" levers beneath the bezel. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 245,500

LOT 32

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 344890 case No. 211335, completed in September 1909, sold 19 November 1909, in Argentina. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", engineturned. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index patented on 8 January 1884. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 33

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 346165 case No. 211814, completed in 1909, sold on 24 May 1909, in Argentina. "Piqueur monté et ses chiens". Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", the cover chased in high relief by Guillannod with a huntin3- scene and outer foliage decoration, the bac _< engraved with the monogram: "E.R.S.". Gond cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 34

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 349121, case No. 216659, made, in September 1910, sold on 14 November 1910, to F. Schlesceky, uhrmacher, Frankfurt a/Main. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hall hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover with dark blue champleve enamelled Roman numerals on border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" bands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 35

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 359458, case No. 222938, sold on 30 July 1912, in Argentina. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished, the monogram "E.J.J." engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 26 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 36

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 342707, case No. 209474, completed in May 1908, sold in October 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 37

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 344790, case No. 211180, completed in October 1908, sold on 24 December 1908. Very rare and fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 38

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 341943, case No. 208759, completed in January 1908, sold on 14 April 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back in a sun-burst pattern. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 39

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 348752, case No. 213522, completed in September 1909, sold on 24 December 1909. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 40

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 363304, case No. 225392, completed in August 1913, sold on 28 October 1913. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back in a sun-burst pattern. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" bands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,635