479 lots

LOT 201

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

J.W. Benson, By Special Warrants to H. M. the Queen and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 28 Royal Exchange, London, No. 2510, with London hallmarks for 1906. Fine 18K gold, open hunting cased, keyless minute repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie clock watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets" polished with spring loaded glazed cover. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, partly Swiss made, 15 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. Grande and Petite Sonnerie, striking and minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band, Silent/Strike quarters hours and quarters selection levers beneath the bezel. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 202

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

J. Aitchison, Watchmaker by Special Appointment to H.I.M. the Emperor of Austria and H.I.M. the Emperor of Brazil, 23 Princes Street, Edinburgh, No. 3285, with London hallmarks for 1876. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased watch with 24 hour power reserve indicator.

C. Four body massive, "pomme et filets " polished, by John Martin (Master Mark), the cover enamelled with the monogram `"J. S. ", the back with a crest and the motto: Avito Viret Honore (He flourishes by ancestral honours) . Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18 "' gilt brass half plate, fusee with chain and maintaining power, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 203

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Automatic, retailed by Turler, 1960's. Fine tonneau-shaped, self-winding, center seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matte silver with gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 14" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, shock absorber, monometallic balance, Breguet selfcompensating balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 43 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 204

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 706128, case No. 309502, Ref. 2555, 1950's. Fine and rare center seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated, straight lugs, screwed back. D. matte silver with gold indexes. "baton" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: USD 3,450

LOT 205

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 959826, case No. 512979, Ref. 2475, 1950's. Fine, square 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, teardrop lugs, "Lentelle " crystal. D. two-tone matte silver with gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, "baton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, Geneva Quality Hallmark, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet self-compensating balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 206

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 955917, case No. 544783, Ref. 2445, 1950's. Fine, square 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lapidated lugs, "Flat- Top " crystal. D. matte silver with gold lozenge indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "baton" gold hands. M. 10- rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet self-compensating balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 207

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Movado, El Primero, 1970's. Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's yellow gold wristwatch with triple date, round button chronograph and recorders, with 18K gold flexible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs, screwed bezel and back. D. champagne with gold indexes, auxiliary dials for seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours recorder, aperture for moon phases, day of the week, months and date, tachometer. "Baton " radiumed gold hands. M. 15- rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, shock absorber, annular balance, self-compensating flat, balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 45 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 208

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 286140, specially adjusted for Hamann & Koch, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold keyless watch.

C. Four body massive, made for Hamann & Koch, with milled bezels, the band chased with foliage decoration, polished back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " trefles " hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 209

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Louis Audemars, Brassus et Geneve, No. 13463, made for J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1880. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with the letters of the owner' s name: WILLIAM.H.WEST in place of hour numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Superior adjustment, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 210

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Tiffany & Co., New York, Swiss, No. 76786, case No. 803406, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold, keyless miniature watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished. IIinged gold cuvette.D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 7 "' , nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam: 21 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 211

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 78279, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split second chronograph and 60-minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1903. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', three-quarter plate, nickel plated, 36 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and split second push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 10,580

LOT 212

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

L. Leroy & Cie, Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Bd. de La Madeleine, Fondee 13-15 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 68990, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. M. 18 - , gilt brass, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown, split seconds push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial and case. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: USD 8,740

LOT 213

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, 1930's. Unusual, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + eccentric auxiliary 30 minutes register dial on the 3. "Lozenge" radiumed hands. M. 13 " ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,700 - 3,200

LOT 214

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Automatic, Ref. 20202, 1940's. Very fine square curved, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel "Enversteel" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, teardrop lugs, cylinder crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs " . Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 600 - 800

Sold: USD 690

LOT 215

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, No. 608167, made in the 1940's. Fine stainless steel purse watch.

C. Three-piece, polished. D. Black with indexes and subsidiary seconds. Modern hands. M. 9 1/2 1 ", rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels., straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement Diam. 32 mnr

Grading System: AA

USD 90 - 600

LOT 216

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Ref. 10732, 1940's. Very fine square curved, centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop fluted lugs, cylinder crystal. D. champagne with painted gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 11 3/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 43 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,000

LOT 217

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal Watch, Geneve, Auto-Rein, Ref. 8928, circa 1925. Very fine and interesting, hexagonal-rectangular, self-winding, chromed nickel gentleman's wristwatch. International Patents Nos. 91051 and 91463.

C. polished, hinged back, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied blued steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 12 "' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, rotor "a butoirs". Dial and movement signed, numbered on the cam Dim. 28 x 44 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 800 - 1,000

Sold: USD 943

LOT 218

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 947628, case No. 669607, Ref. 3140, circa 1955. Fine and unusual, rectangular "galbe", 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs, "Lentelle " crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold lozenge and round indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 7 "'-70 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 15 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 219

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1101559, case No. 2612324, Ref. 3273, circa 1969. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, partly reeded bezel, "Flat-Top" crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" yellow gold hands. M. 7 "'-70 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 15 x 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 220

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie. Geneve, No. 729399, case No. 2613244, Ref. 783, circa 1955. Fine 18K pink gold keyless purse watch, suspended from the original gold chain.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished band cast in a rope pattern, the winding-crown opposite the pendant. D. Satine silver, with applied gold indexes. M. 11 1/2"', rhodium plated, 12-400 calibre with the Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat and cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 2,760

LOT 221

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1153068, case No. 265694, Ref. 798, circa 1968. Fine 18K white gold keyless dress watch with matching Albert.

C. Two piece, massive, "tonneau " , engine-turned in a bright-cut brushed pattern. Gold matching Albert. D. Gold, decorated en suite, with applied gold indexes. M. 9 1/2"', rhodium plated, 23-300 calibre with the Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax " patented balance adjusted for heat and cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 41 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 222

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 63777, Ref. 7736, made in 1954. Fine, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with articulated 18K yellow polished and "guilloche"gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold square and baton indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 155 m.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,400 - 1,600

LOT 223

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Duo Plan, No. 532789, case No. 371203, circa 1955. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, round bezel, extended reeded lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 3''' baguette, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 11 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 224

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 1163476, case No. 2657215, Ref. 3523, 1970's. Fine, cushion-shaped, extra-flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted indexes. "baton" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 18 jewels, lever escapement, shock absorber, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 225

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, case No. 394054, Ref. 6590, 1960's. Fine round, extra-flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, polished, strap incorporated in the circle. D. matte silver with gold indexes. "baton" gold hands. M. 10"" rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-winding fiat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 226

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 855600, case No. 686541, Ref. 2562, retailed by Friedlander & Sons, 1950's. Fine square, flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matte silver with "baton" indexes. "baton" gold hands. M. 8" ' - 85 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decorations, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 30 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 227

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, No. 239200, 1960's. Very fine and rare skeletonized 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch. C. massive, polished, glazed

C. massive, polished, glazed back, stepped bezel. D. matte silver, chapter ring with painted Roman radial numerals. "Feuille " blued steel hands. M. very fine skeletonized, 14K pink gold movement, engraved, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 228

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve No. 729976, case No. 2601577, Ref. 3418, 1950's. Fine, water-resistant stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with integrated bracelet "a mailles".

C. polished, screwed back. D. matte silver with indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "baton" white gold hands. M. 12-400, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 18 jewels, lever escapement, shock absorber, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,335

LOT 229

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Boucheron, Paris, movement made by Omega, 1960's. Fine rectangular 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with hooded lugs.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink with indexes. "baton " gold hands. M. 8 3/4"' rectangular, gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, shock absorber, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 21 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 800 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 230

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 1149044, case No. 2667692, Ref. 3537, 1960's. Fine extra flat 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lapidated lugs. D. matte silver with gold indexes, "baton " gold hands. M. 11"', 23-30 PM rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, free-sprung self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,300

LOT 231

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Ulysse Nardin, 1960's. Fine, extra flat 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined bezel, lapidated straight lugs. D. matte silver with gold indexes. "baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 600 - 800

Sold: USD 771

LOT 232

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Solid 14K gold watch stand on alabaster base.

Designed as a column, the base decorated with symbolic representation of the four parts of the clay - morning, midday, evening, and night; further enhanced with leaf motives. Dim. 20 x 9 x 9 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 233

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

G. Dupre, circa 1900. Very fine and unusual Art Nouveau silver panel decorated by G. Dupre, pivoting within a pique a jour frame fitted with a small watch.

C. Rectangular silver panel with arched top, decorated on one face with an allegorical scene featuring a kneeling old man and a child facing the ocean, the reverse with a seaside landscape with inscription: Quand tout change pour tot, la nature est la meme et le meme soled se levera sur tes jours (when everything changes for you, nature remains unchanged and the same sun will enlighten your clays). The panel revolves within a silver frame chased with holly foliage and pique a jour decoration, the watch fitted above the panel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 12"', frosted and silvered, half plate, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the silver panel. Dim. 190 x 78 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 234

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Probably made in Sainte-Croix, Swiss, circa 1880. "La Toilette de Venus" Fine and unusual silver and enamel music box.

C. Two part with a fine enamel panel painted with a charming scene of Venus with nymphs and Cupid; the side panels chased with foliage decoration, engineturned back, key compartment on the back with hinged lid. M. 57 mm. pin cylinder with 17 groups of three vibrating blades. Dim. 93 x 78 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 235

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

L. Leroy & Cie., 13-15, Galerie Montpensier, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 15157, circa 1895. Very fine eight day going small carriage clock designed as an 18th century Pendule d'Officiers.

C. Gilt bronze reproduction of a small Pendule d'Officier with paw feet and folding handle. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and red outer minute ring, blue and gilt border. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, platform straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 78 x 57 x 47 mm., excluding the handle

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,450

LOT 236

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

John Styles, London, No. 1372, made for the Chinese Market circa 1780. Fine gilt bronze and enamel, paste set pair cased, hour striking and repeating extra large clock watch.

C. Outer double body, Louis XVI, the bezels pierced and engraved with foliage and set with alternate red and white pastes, the back centred with a large enamel panel painted with a lady. Inner bassine, the band pierced and engraved with foliage, the back with a floral decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Striking and repeating train with fixed barrel with revolving arbor, striking on a bell with button on the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. Diam. 108 mm.

Grading System: B

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 237

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Berthoud a Paris, 19th century. Fine and unusual silver gilt snuff box, the cover fitted with a large late 18th century watch movement.

C. Double body repousse with a divinity on a cloud with further rocaille decoration, the watch movement fitted on the lid, flanked by a pair of wings. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre with raised fusee and barrel secured by a bridge, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and back plate. Dim. 97 x 76 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 238

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Charles Oudin, Eleve de Breguet, 52, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 803, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking clock-watch.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned "a grains d'orge " with godrooned band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel skeleton "spade" hands. M. 23 "' , gilt brass full plate double trains with going bar r els, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking train with polished steel visible work on the back plate and independent quarter repeating mechanism, striking on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 239

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Jonas Cederlund, Stockholm, No. 74, circa 1820. Fine and very rare calendar watch with special escapement.

C. Double body, Empire, polished with reeded band. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and inner calendar ring. Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, Debaufre type frictional rest escapement with double escape wheel and single pallet on the the balance staff, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the initials of the maker, polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 240

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Breguet, Swiss, cir ca 1820. Fine and very unusual 18K gold centre seconds watch with "pirouette " escapement and visible balance.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with faceted band and glazed back. D. White enamel eccentric with Breguet numerals, the seconds ring on border of the bezel, balance aperture below chapter "6". Blued steel " scoties " hands. M. Inverted gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, the going barrel passing through the back plate and secured by a bridge, the cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel and cylinder mounted on the axe of a wheel with diamond endstone to the top pivot, set with the spiral spring and geared with the balance staff pinion. Plain polished steel three-arm balance, gilt brass continental cock with ruby end-stone. Apocryphal signature on the dial. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 241

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Les Freres Colladon, Geneva, circa 1770. Very fine 18K gold and enamel quarter dumb repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezels chased with a floral decoration, the back enamel panel painted in polychrome colours with a genre scene. A rose-cut diamond set on the pendant and push piece. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass continental cock with polished-steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 12,650

LOT 242

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Glaesner a Lyon, No. 1092, circa 1785. Fine and highly unusual silver, oval, half skeletonised calendar watch.

C. Later custom made with reeded band and glazed back. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and inner calendar ring. Gold skeleton hands. M. Hinged oval gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the back plate fully pierced and engraved with floral and foliage decoration, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced .and engraved with the letters: "G.L.A.E.S.N.E.R.", polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Dim. 64 x 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 7,130

LOT 243

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

English, circa 1780. Fine and very rare 20K gold and enamel, diamond-set miniature ring watch.

C. Double body with rose-cut diamond-set bezel and shoulders, the band with blue champleve flinque foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, oval gilt brass cock with agate end-stone. Diam. 18 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: USD 29,900

LOT 244

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1900. "La Lecon de Musique" Very fine 18K gold and enamel keyless fob watch with a matching chatelaine.

C. Two piece, massive, "bassine ", with pearl set bezel, the back enamelled with a painted scene of a loving couple. Short two element chatelaine with matching decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 12 "' , nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Diam. 33 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 9,775

LOT 245

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Longines, Swiss, No. 2252308, made for L. Peslier a Avalon, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, garnet set keyless fob watch with matching clip.

C. Four body massive "bassine " polished, the back set with a large garnet cabochon within a stylised chased foliage decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. Matching gold garnet set clip, decorated en suite. D. White enamel with 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 and movement. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 246

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1875. Fine 18K gold, keyless "Boule de Geneve", suspended from a matching short chatelaine.

C. Three piece, spherical, polished with an engraved monogram and the inscription: Souvenir 1878. Gold matching chatelaine made of linked rings. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 7"', gilt brass,15 jewels, Swiss lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, wound by means of the revolving bezel. Diam. 21 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 247

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, pearl, diamond and ruby set keyless "Soule de Geneve" keyless pendant watch, suspended from a matching brooch designed as a horseshoe.

C. Three piece spherical with split-pearl set meridian ring, engraved in a scale pattern and inlaid with rosecut diamonds and rubies. Matching ruby and rose-cut diamond set brooch. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold "spade " hands. M. 7"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring. Diam. 20 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,185

LOT 248

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Girard Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1870. Very fine and unusual silver and enamel crucifix watch in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, designed as a cross, the face with an enamel painted Virgin and Child, a cherub and a sheep, and angel's heads applied against a matted ground, the back with a black champleve Latin prayer. Hinged silver cuvette engraved with flowers and foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. Gilt brass, cross shaped bar calibre, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Dim. 68 x 43 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 249

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Cartier, Paris, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, minute repeating keyless "Empire" dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back centred with the inscription: Kirby over a black champleve enamelled ground, within a white frame. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 17"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 250

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Cartier, Paris, Tank Gintre, Bracelet Gros Maillons Or, entered in the Register in January 1942. Very fine and rare, over size, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet "a gros maillons", linked together with central semi-circular elements, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, central lugs, octagonal sapphireset winding-crown. D. satined yellow gold with engraved and applied gold indexes. "Baton " yellow gold hands. M. 10 "' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 27 x 54 mm.

Grading System:

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 31,050

LOT 251

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Cartier, Paris, Montre clip de revers, circa 1938. Fine, 18K pink and yellow gold, keyless lapel watch. C. Rectangular with bevelled edges, sliding beneath a

C. Rectangular with bevelled edges, sliding beneath a pink gold stepped curved motif to reveal the dial. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. 3 1/2"', rhodium plated, rectangular 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial, and movement. Dim. 25 x 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 252

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Giibelin, Lucerne, Ref. 5621, 1940's. Very fine, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18K gold twisted bracelet, set with 58 round diamonds.

C. massive, polished, cover and lugs set with 28 round diamonds repeating the same decoration as the bracelet. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 5 3/4 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 18 x 30 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 155 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,910

LOT 253

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Cartier, New York, 1980's. Fine and unusual, octagonal, 18K yellow gold pair of lady's and gentleman's wristwatches.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown, dedicated backs. D. two-tone satined dark blue with diamondset indexes. "Baton " gold and black hands. M. 10"' and 7 1/2 "' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 and 20 x 20 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,910

LOT 254

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Omega, 1950's. Fine, 18K white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, "guilloche " back, bezel and lugs set with 6 navette and 34 round diamonds, back winder. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Lozenge" white gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 16 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 165 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,840

LOT 255

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Omega, 1950's. Fine, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold articulated bracelet with 26 teardropshaped links, each set with a round diamond, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with 28 round and 4 baguette diamonds. D. matte silver with applied platinum indexes. " Feuille " platinum hands. M. 5 '" gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 15 x 26 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,680

LOT 256

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Omega, 1950 's. Fine, navette-shaped, 18K white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18K white gold bracelet set with 55 round diamonds.

C. massive, polished, cover, bezel and lugs set with 44 baguette and 11 round diamonds, back winder. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Lozenge " white gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, an tishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 18 x 31 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 155 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 257

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date Just, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified , Ref. 6917, 1960's. Fine water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with date and with 18K yellow "guilloche" gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated "guilloche" bezel. D. satined gold with applied tritium indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Baton" tritium gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 5 adjustments, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,200 - 3,600

LOT 258

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1005, 1960's. ;Fine, water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K "guilloche" gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, "guilloche " bezel repeating the bracelet decoration. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 5 adjustments, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguct balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. lc

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 259

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Ref. 9247, retailed by Joyeria Riviero, 1950's Very fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and a wide, 18K yellow gold hexagonal shaped tiled bracelet in the shape of a belt.

C. massive, polished, the triangular cover is set with 21 round diamonds, on two sides, a concave 'ceded border. D. "guilloche" matte silver with applied gold indexes. " Feuillc " gold hands. M. 61/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 15 mm. Bracelet measur ing approx. 165 mm. x 20 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: USD 7,015

LOT 260

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Orchid, Ref. 9303, 1950's. Fine 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with a doublebottomed back in which to insert the strap.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel and band. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Alpha" white gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,265

LOT 261

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Precision, Ref. 8792, 1950's. Fine 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with a doublebottomed back in which to insert the strap with 18K white gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel and band. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Alpha" white gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 262

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Precision, Ref. 8792, 1950's. Fine 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with a doublebottomed back in which to insert the strap with 18K white gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel and band. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Alpha" white gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 920

LOT 263

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Ref. 3012, 1940's. Fine "Montre de sac", stainless steel and black lacquer purse watch, which, when opened, becomes a little bedside clock.

C. polished. D. black with painted white Arabic numerals. "Bbton" white hands. M. 8 1/2 "' Prima, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Elinvar balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 43 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,380

LOT 264

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, SkyRocket Shockproof, 1930's. Fine and unusual, center second, square, chromium gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, hinged back, triangular lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the 24 hours. "Lozenge" radiumed hands. M. not signed, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 800

LOT 265

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer Officially Certified, Rigid Hooded, Ref. 6064, 1950's. Fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 266

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Prince Brancard, Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, dedicated back, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. twotone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 267

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Longines, circa 1915. Fine, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2'' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 500 - 600

LOT 268

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve, 1930's. Fine and rare cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped single button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, monogramed back. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13'' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, the single button is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 269

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Eska, 1930's. Fine and rare, asymmetric, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, 'ceded bezel above the 12, "Lentelle" crystal. D. black with painted white Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" white hands. M. 7 1/2'' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, level escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 900 - 1,100

Sold: USD 863

LOT 270

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Breitling, Chronomat, Ref. 769, circa 1938. Fine and very early stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, telemeter and slide rule. Swiss Patent No. 217012.

C. polished, satinecl, revolving reeded bezel. D. matte silver and black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer graduation for the slide-rule and decimal scale, at the centre, telemeter graduation. "Dauphine" radiumed steel hands. M. 13 "' with switching wheel, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 271

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Breitling, Chronomat, Ref. 769, 1940's. Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, telemeter and slide rule. Swiss Patent No. 217012.

C. massive, polished, satined, revolving reeded bezel. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer graduation for the slide-rule and decimal scale, at the centre, telemeter graduation. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13'" with switching wheel, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 272

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 156752, case No. 405654, made for J.B. Hudson & Son, Minneapolis, circa 1921. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body massive "demi bassine ", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1921. D. Matted gold with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " trefles" hands. M. 16"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 273

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 810885, case No. 411563, circa 1928. Fine 18K gold, Art Deco, keyless dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. D. Satine silver with applied gold cubic Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "fuseaux" hands. M. 17 "' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, punch with the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial case and movement. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 274

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 808740, case No. 440494, circa 1928. Fine 18K gold and enamel Art Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Double body, massive, "demi-bassine", bezels, pendant and bow with black champleve and chased decoration in an Art Deco pattern. D. Frosted gold with black Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "trefles" hands. M. 17', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial case and movement. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 275

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 197504, case No. 197504, made for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1922. Fine, very slim, 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch, suspended from a gold sapphire set short Albert.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. D. Matted gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"' rhodium plated, "fausses cote" decoration, Extra quality 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 8,280

LOT 276

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Gruen Fiftieth Anniversary, No. 108, specially made in 1924 for Edgar J. Kaufmann. Fine and rare 18K white gold pentagonal keyless watch, from a limited edition of 600 pieces, the number of months Gruen had been in business since 1874.

. Three body, massive pentagonal, band pendant and bow chased with floral decoration, the polished back centred with black champleve enamelled initials "E.J.K.", the border engraved with the dedication: Presented by members, Sdand by Club of Kaufmann.'c the big store. Hinged gold cuvette engraved: Made especially for Edgar J. Kaufmann. D. Two tone silvered with applied gold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold fancy hands. M. 16"', 12K gold bridges engraved with scrolled foliage, 21 jewels, 2 diamonds, Extra Precision, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: USD 3,220

LOT 277

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold keyless diamond-set miniature watch with matching brooch.

C. Four body, rose-cut diamond-set bezel band and bow set, the back pave with old-cut diamonds. Matching brooch set with rose-cut diamonds. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 6 1/2 "' , gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Diam. 20 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 278

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Piaget, Swiss, made in the 1960's. Fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 20 U.S. Dollars coin dated 1904, in original fitted box.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece concealed in the band. D. Frosted gold with Roman numerals and indexes. Blued-steel "batons" hands. M. 8 1/2"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, st raight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperature, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 279

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Breitling, Geneve, made in the 1950's. Fine 18K gold keyless ring watch.

C. Two piece, the bezel decorated in a sunburst pattern. D. Matt silver with applied gold indexes. Gold "Dauphines" hands. M. 5 1/2"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 18 x 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 500 - 600

Sold: USD 863

LOT 280

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1930. Fine silver gilt and enamel Art Deco keyless pendant watch suspended from a matching chain.

C. Three piece, conical, decorated with green and blue decoration against a yellow flinque ground. Matching chain. D. Frosted silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "cathedrales" hands. M. 8"', gilt brass 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diann. 22 nun., 23 mm. high.

Grading System: AA

USD 600 - 700

Sold: USD 805

LOT 281

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Rolex, Swiss, No. 8789, made in the 1950's. Fine 18K gold, diamond-set keyless ring-watch.

C. Two piece, the bezel with bright cut decoration, the shoulders inlaid with diamonds. D. Saline silver with indexes. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 6"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,300

LOT 282

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Automatic, 1940's. Fine, large, centre second, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. "guilloche" pink gold with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,380

LOT 283

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Tri-Compax, 1940's. Fine, astronomic, gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, lapidated lugs. D. matte silver with painted indexes + auxiliary "guilloche" dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, for the clays of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 284

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Automatic, Ref. 26611-1, 1960's. Fine and rare, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet "a chevrons".

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" bezel, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied black indexes, under the 12, the emblem of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia . "Baton" black hands. M. 13 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, solid gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 600 - 700

Sold: USD 920

LOT 285

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Polerouter, Ref. 10234-2, 1950's. Very fine, water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, 18K pink gold and "cloisonne" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, straight lugs. D. in polychrome "cloisonne " enamel representing the map of the Arabian Peninsula, the Red and the Oman Seas and the Persian Gulf, below two crossed yataghans and a palm-tree (emblem of Saudi Arabia), above, a mosque; outer "guilloche" pink gold ring bearing indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, rotor "a butoirs". Case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 286

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Tri-Compax, 1940 's. Fine, astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, lapidated lugs. D. matte sil ver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary "guilloche" dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Lozenge" steel hands. M. 12 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 111111.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 287

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Tri-Compax, 1950's. Fine astronomic, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. satined silver with applied steel radiumed indexes + auxiliary "guilloche " dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Dauphine" racliumed steel hands. M. 12''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,415

LOT 288

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Space-Compax, 1970 's. Fine water-r esistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with rubber round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with tritium indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,380

LOT 289

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Compax, 1970's. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with black bezel and stainless steel bracelet.

C. polished, shaped lugs, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. black and "guilloche" matte silver with tritium indexes and painted black Arabic numerals. "Baton" tritium hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 nun.

Grading System: AA

USD 800 - 1,000

Sold: USD 920

LOT 290

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Universal, Geneve, Covzpax, Ref. 12217, 1940's. Fine and small, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, gilt metal cuvette. D. matte silver with painted gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 111111.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 291

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 14K. gold hunting cased, Grande Sonnerie, quarter repeating keyless clock-watch.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 19" ' , gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on gongs, Strike/Silence optional lever on the bezel border. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 292

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Sovil, Paul Ditisheim, Fabricant, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 650759, Swiss, made for Carlos U. Perret, Rosario, circa 1935. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with special compensated balance. Swiss Patent No. 91169.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram and inside with a dedication dated 1936. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prizes at the Exhibitions of Paris in 1900 and Berne in 1914 . D. White enamel with bold Breguet numerals sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Modern" hands. M. 19''', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Affix balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 293

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Minimax, Swiss, made in the 1950's. Fine silver triangular keyless Masonic watch in original fitted box.

C. Two piece, bezel and back repousse with various Masonic symbols. D. Sating silver with polychrome painted Masonic symbols in place of numerals. Gilt brass "Masonic" hands. M. 10"' , nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim.49 x 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 294

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Paul Ditisheim, Swiss, No. 28297, circa 1900. Very elegant extra slim, 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincee", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 295

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating Petite Sonnerie clock-watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a dedication dated 1951. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned dial with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs, strike/silence bolt in the band. Repeating with button on the winding crown. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 6,325

LOT 296

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Le Roy & Fils, Horlogers du Roi a Paris, No. 18005, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Five body, "bassine pincee", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16 " ', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 297

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Patek & Cie, Geneve, circa 1867. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets" with seeded band, blue enamelled cover and back with leaf decoration on the borders, and centred by rose cut diamond inlaid branches of flowers. IIinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 13 jewels, lateral swan neck Swiss lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 298

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Pan a Geneve, circa 1820. Fine small 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Three body, Empire with pearl-set bezels, the band pendant and bow with black and white champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers against a red flinque ground. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steed end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 299

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Thury a Geneve, circa 1820. Fine small 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Three body, Empire with needed band, pearl-set bezels, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of summer flowers against a red flinque ground. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steed end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 27 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 300

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod... New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

Swiss, circa 1850. Fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel pendant watch designed as a padlock, accompanied by a gold matching key.

C. Three body, the black enamelled spring loaded cover applied with a rose-cut diamond-set keyhole frame. Hinged gold heart shaped cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguct hands. M. 8"' gilt brass heart shaped, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Dim. 42 x 24 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000