479 lots

LOT 401

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 175085, case No. 289882, Fabrique specialement pour M. Anfruns Barcelona, circa 1915 Fine 18K pink gold, keyless lever chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustache " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 402

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 174393, case No. 408891, made for Louis Levy M. D., circa 1924. Fine 18K gold keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished with concealed hinge. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17 "' , Rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown and with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,980

LOT 403

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 33816, circa 1868. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gilt brass "Louis XV " hands. M. 19"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 404

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

Patek Philippe & Co. a Geneve, No. 22854, made in 1863, sold on 24 November 1864. Fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with engraved and black champleve enamelled decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 13 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 34 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,150

LOT 405

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 64358, made in 1882, delivered on 21 July 1881 to Joslin & Park. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Supplied by Joslin & Park, four body, massive, "bassine " with scalloped edge, engraved with stars and flowers in a scalloped pattern. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. Dial and case signed by the retailer. Diam. 55 nun. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 406

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. A Geneve, No. 76227, Invention Brevetee, circa 1885. Fine silver, keyless fob watch with matching clip.

C. Three body, "Louis XVI", the back with "St. George and the Dragon" in repousse work. Hinged silver cuvette. Matching clip designed as a ribbon knot. D. Silver, chased with foliage, Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 407

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 71466, made in 1884, delivered on 20 August 1886 to M. S. Smith & Co., Detroit, Mich. (U.S.A.). Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Supplied by Smith & Co. Four body "bassine et filets" engine-turned with reeded band, the back centred with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 25 December 1887. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"' nickel plated "fausses cotes " decoration, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Extra adjustment, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. Dial and case signed by the retailer. Diam. 50 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,150

LOT 408

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, No. 2612, circa 1860. Fine early hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished with reeled band. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19 " ' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 409

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

Leroy & Fils, 114-115 Galerie de Vallois, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 44938, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold keyless dead independent centre seconds watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, a monogram engraved on the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independent seconds train with flirt on the escape wheel pinion and bolt in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diann. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 410

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

Swiss, circa 1880. Fine and unusual 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel wit Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for months, days of the week, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18'", nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 411

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

A. Lange & Sohne, Glashiitte B/Dresden, No. 16366, made for J. Kriissmann & Cia., Rio de Janeiro, circa 1883. Fine 18K gold keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and stink subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, three-quarter plate, 18 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the movement and on the dial by the retailer. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 412

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

Henry Moser & Cie., No. 41412, circa 1890. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19 "' , nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette, trade mark on the cuvette and movement. Diam. 53 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,450

LOT 413

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

Swiss, made for the South American Market, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating automaton watch.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished, the cover engraved with a coat of arms. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 25 December 1924. D. Small blue enamel with gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, applied on a polished gold dial plate, surmounted by a painted enamel angel playing a mandolin and flanked by two angel automaton jacks, striking hours, quarters and minutes on two bells. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. 20"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 414

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

Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless minute repeating automaton watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Small azure flinque and blued enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, applied on a frosted silver dial plate and flanked by two pink gold automaton jacks, striking hours, quarters and minutes on two bells. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 19"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight li ne lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam.53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,980

LOT 415

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

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Sainte Croix, No. 75552, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"' , nickel plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Diane. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,680

LOT 416

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

Lepine, Place des Victoires a Paris, No. 25975, circa 1880. Fine and rare 18K gold, hunting cased, astronomical, keyless quarter repeating watch with a fly back perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets, carrure plate", polished. l-Iinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and apertures for the moon phase volvelle, months and days of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar. Gold "fleur-de-lys" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 11,500

LOT 417

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No.125053, case No. 238885, made circa 1907 for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo with chronograph.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22" ' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 418

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 153420, case No. 257486, made in 1930, delivered on 30 October 1934 to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine silver, keyless watch.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine" with engineturned back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 53 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 419

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 132887, case No. 239610, made circa 1912 for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine " , engine-turned, the back centred with the name: "Pedro Joao" and the date: 1912. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and red Arabic chapters for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 18 "' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 420

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 149166, case No. 254587, made in 1908, delivered on 13 October 1908 to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo with 24 hour dial.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine " , engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red chapters "6-12-18-24", outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches" , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,900

LOT 421

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 172852, case No. 503107, made circa 1911 for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine 18K gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned, the back centred with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and red Arabic chapters for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 19''' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement " a moustaches" , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 422

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

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, No. 724246, case No. 307380, Ref. 2545, circa 1955. Fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 423

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, No. 922162, case No. 297517, circa 1941. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"' -120 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, sellcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 424

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, No. 921574, case No. 297350, circa 1940. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: USD 3,910

LOT 425

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, No. 956409, case No. 664748, Ref. 2451, circa 1952. Very fine water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap.D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 10'"-200, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Accompanied by a table cramp back-opener key and a fitted box.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 426

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, No. 743755, case No. 687723, Ref. 2451, circa 1955. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 Geneva Quality I-Iall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 427

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 831900, case No. 615952, circa 1937. Very fine, rectangular "bombe", platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hinged back, "Lentille " crystal. D. copper-coloured with applied platinum indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " platinum hands. M. 9'"-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 428

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 976362, case No. 674262, Ref. 1593, retailed by Hausmann & Co. Roma, circa 1955. Very fine and rare rectangular "bombe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, dedicated inner and outer back, "cylinder" crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 429

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 834599, case No. 624642, Ref. 492, made in 1941, sold on 30 December 1941. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped sides, cylinder crystal faceted on the edges. D. two tone pink golcl with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System:

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 59,700

LOT 430

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

Swiss, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18K gold minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished, the band engraved with foliate decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "scones" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, raised going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance counter sunk in the back plate, flat balance spring, polished steel cock. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant with repeating work partly set on t:he back plate and the delicate offset skeletonised minute cam on the front plate beneath the dial. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 700 - 800

LOT 431

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

Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel, double face watch with automaton scene.

C. Three body Directoire with glazed back, the bezels with champleve enamelled decoration. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals and outer minute ring. Gold "half moon " hands. Painted automaton domestic scene on the reverse, depicting a lady spinning at her wheel and a boy grinding a knife. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, double train on two levels, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance countersunk on the back plate, flat balance spring, regulator with index in the gilt brass dial rim. Subsidiary train with going barrel driving the automata by means of a cam and levers. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 432

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

Swiss, No. 3796, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold, rectangular musical box.

C. Rectangular with rounded corners, engine-turned, the borders with foliage decoration against a matted ground. M. Rectangular with 6 cm. pin cylinder, fly regulator and a comb made of 21 groups of three blades. Dim. 90 x 54- mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 0 - 0

LOT 433

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

Swiss, circa 1830. Very fine and impressive 18K gold and enamel, garnet set bangle with built in watch, in original fitted box.

C. Double body, the bangle designed as a pair of serpents, fully enamelled with large white framed green and scarlet spots over a black and gold ground simulating the skin, ruby set eyes and garnet cabochons set on their heads. Spring loaded cover decorated en suite in a rosette pattern. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, continental gilt brass cock with polished steel end-piece. Watch diam. 41 mm., total width: 59 mm.

Grading System:

USD 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 434

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

Attributable to Frederic Houriet, No. 50, Swiss, cased in France, circa 1845. Very fine and rare 18K gold hunting cased, diamondset pocket chronometer.

C. Custom made by Jules Perot (Master Mark) five body, massive with engine-turned cover and back, old cut diamond set pendant and rose-cut diamond set bow. I-Iinged gilt brass cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24'", frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, the back plate indented for the barrel secured by a bridge, the fusee with chain and maintaining power, 13 jewels, spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with two trapezoidal weights and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Diam. 66 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: USD 21,850

LOT 435

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

Bovet Freres a Fleurier, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1880. Fine center seconds, gilt bronze, 8 day going, hour and half hour striking, hour repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt brass, glazed on four sides and top, entirely engraved, paste set with 6 enamel plaques. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. "Trefle" blued steel hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, finely engraved platform with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, striking on gongs. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 18,6 x 9,5 cm

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,300

LOT 436

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

French, for the Chinese Market, circa 1880. Fine oval, center seconds, gilt bronze, 8 day going, hour and half hour striking carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt brass, glazed on four sides and top the cloisonne enamel plaques applied on the frame, decorated with butterflies and flowers. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement. Dim. 15 x 12,3 x 9,5 cm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 437

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

D. C., No. 8190, French, circa 1880. Fine and rare 8 day going, hour and half hour striking, hour repeating carriage clock.

C. Gilt brass, "Gorge", Sevres porcelain plaques on three sides, glazed top and back door. D. Sevres porcelain with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, rectangular, going barrel both for the going and the striking trains, frosted silvered platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring and regulator, striking and repeating on a bell in the base with button on the top. Dim. 8,3 x 7,3 x 13,3 cm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 438

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

French movement, Japanese case by Shibayama, Meiji period (late 19th century). Very fine and rare ivory, mother-of-pearl, and pietra dura eight day going carriage clock, accompanied by a matching jewellery box.

C. Rectangular ivory, inlaid on the four faces and top with mother-of-pearl and pietra dura, trees, flowers, birds and butterflies, silver handle on the top. Matching jewel box with silver mount and three drawers. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, cylinder platform escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Dim. 82 x 49 x 38 cm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 5,980

LOT 439

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

Ant. Hierbner in Wien, Graham's Gang, circa 1840. Fine and important one month going weight driven Biedermeier wall regulator.

C. Four piece mahogany veneered with sliding doors, glazed on three sides with lemon tree inlaid borders, carved pediment and base. D. White enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, gilt brass engine-turned centre with enamelled subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "poker and beetle " hands. M. Brass trapezoidal full plate, four wheel train, the bar r el with maintaining power, Graham dead-beat escapement, seconds beating pendulum with steel rod and brass cylindrical bob with micrometric adjustment, spring suspension fixed on the case. Dim. 134 x 34 x 14 cm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: USD 23,000

LOT 440

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

Hri. Grandjean & Cie, (Le Lode), Swiss, No. 33774, made for C. Marcks & Co. Ltd, Bombay and Poona, circa 1890. Impressive and rare 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating presentation watch with perpetual calendar and dead independent centre seconds, made for the Indian Market, the enamel portrait of Queen Victoria, concealed in the cuvette.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , fully chased with foliage and formal decoration. Hinged gold cuvette partly engraved with flowers disclosing the painted enamel portrait of Queen Victoria. D. Silver with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the months, days of the week and dates, the subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture, engraved with foliage border and centre with gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. Glazed 19"' , gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 44 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. hidependent seconds train with flirt on the escape wheel pinion and bolt in the band. Signed on dial and movement by the Indian retailer, Grandjean Trademark on the case. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System:

USD 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 35,650

LOT 441

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

W.G. Shoof, 99 St. John Road, Clerkenwell, London, No. 6070, with London hallmarks for 1885. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie, striking clock watch with perpetual calendar, chronograph and 60 minutes recorder

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished, the cover engraved with a crest. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for clays of the week, months of the leap year cycle, with outer minutes register, the dates and subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture, its age on the border. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. 19"', giltbrass three-quarter plate, partly Swiss made, double train with differential winding, going train fully jewelled in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating and striking on gongs with slide in the band, Grande/Petite and Sonatene/Silen.l selection levers on the bezel's border. Chronograph with button in the band. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 442

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867086, case No. 649547, Ref. 1518, 1st series, made in 1947, sold on 1st June 1948. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 443

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868679, case No. 684699, Ref. 1463, made in 1953, delivered on 22 February 1955 to Serpico Y Laino, Caracas (Venezuela). Very fine, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille "pink gold hands. M. 13"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Serpico YLairto Master Mark on the back. Diam. 35 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 72,900

LOT 444

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3065, Rigid Hooded, 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center second, self-winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-color, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with mixed radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton " radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 8,050

LOT 445

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1930's. Fine tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding 14K pink gold, gentleman ' s wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. matte silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton " radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 " ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 5,500

LOT 446

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

Rolex, Oyster, No. 35139, 1920's. Fine and very rare stainless steel and 9K gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. stepped, polished, satined, hooded lugs, screwed steel back. D. black with radiumed indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "baton" luminescent hands. M. Extra- Prima 10" ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted in 6 positions, Breguet self-compensating balance-spring. Diam. 30 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 447

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

Rolex, Chronometer, Ref. 4308, 1940's. Fine square 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, over-hanging lugs, "Flat- Top" crystal. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 11 '" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, adjusted in 7 positions, Breguet self-compensating balancespring, micrometer adjustment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 448

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

Rolex, Precision, Ref. 4330, 1940's. Fine square, gold-filled gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, stainless steel back. D. champagne with painted indexes, auxiliary second dial, "baton" blued steel hands. M. 11 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted in 7 positions, Breguet self-compensating balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 449

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 16528, first series of the present production. Fine self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve and 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished satined, screwed back, buttons and Triplock crown, water-resistant at 100 meters, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. champagne with diamond indexes and auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton " tritium gold hands. M. 13"' 4030 rhodium plated, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diana. 39 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 450

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

Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona, so-called Paul Newman, Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, retailed by Cartier, 1970's. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bi-color white and black with applied steel tritium indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" steel tritium hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 18,975

LOT 451

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

Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona, so-called Paul Newman, Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, sold in November 1970. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bi-color white and black with applied steel tritium indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton " steel tritium hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 13,800

LOT 452

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

Cartier, London, Crash Watch, 1970 's. Very fine, rare and early 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphire set windingcrown, "Vendome " type hooded lugs. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, oval, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 19 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 453

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

Cartier, Twisted Baignoire, 1960's. Very fine, curious and rare, oval curved, 18K yellow gold lady ' s wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars, "Vendome" type hooded lugs, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 "' signed LeCoultre, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 20 x 28 mm.

Grading System:

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 11,500

LOT 454

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

Cartier, Baignoire, 1960's. Fine, oval curved, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 20 x 27 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 455

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

Cartier, Paris, carree a quantiene et phases de lone, made in 1964. Very fine and rare, astronomic, square gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, the age and the phases of the moon and with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, teardrop lugs, the back is engraved with a monogram and the date 1968. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the month, of the week, the months and the lunar calendar, aperture for the moon phases. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "' movement, signed Audemars Piguet, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 36 mm. Accompanied by Cartier Certificate of Authenticity No. 2577.

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 456

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

Cartier, Paris, rectangulaire a. attache pivotante, circa 1969. Very fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with one mobile lug.

C. massive, polished, satined, one buckle-shaped lug above the 12, "flat-top" crystal, sapphireset windingcrown. D. "guilloche " silver with painted radial Roman numerals and indexes. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat: balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 20 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 5,060

LOT 457

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

Cartier, rectangulaire incurvee de type Driver, circa 1970. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold Driver's wristwatch connected with a unusual 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. curved rectangular beveled case with round bar lugs connected to an unusual deployent clasp at six o'clock. D. gold plate. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. signed Audemars Piguet, 5 1/2''' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, nonmetallic balance, antishock system, self compensating, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 40 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 458

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823374, case No. 609251, made in 1930, sold on 31 October 1935. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs, a thin yellow gold line decorating the bezel and the lugs, hinged back, "straight edge " crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne " white gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 40 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 459

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 812528, case No. 613492, made in 1926, delivered on 11 November 1936 to Eberhard, Milan. Very fine and early, rectangular, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. black with applied pink gold Arabic numerals. "Feuille " pink gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 32 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 460

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 824236, case No. 609444, made in 1929, sold on 4 June 1935. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, lapidated bezel, stepped sides, mobile rectangular lugs fixed to the case with two pink gold fluted cylinders, hinged back, "flat top " crystal. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Feuille " white gold hands. M. 8 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 17 x 42 mm. Accompanied by Extract form the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: USD 24,150

LOT 461

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

Attributable to Bontemps, Paris, circa 1920. Fine silver gilt and enamel singing bird box.

C. Rectangular, the enamel top panel, painted with a pastoral scene, side panels with pale blue and azure flinque enamel with paillonne and black champleve enamelled decoration, front and back panels decorated en suite, each centred with a riverside landscape, the enamel lid of the bird painted with a young boy feeding birds in a net. M. Gilt brass rectangular with rectangular bellow and fly regulator, the going barrel with two cams driving the movements of the bird, moving wings, beak and pivoting. Dim. 39 x 102 x 64 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 6,900

LOT 462

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

C. Bruguier a Geneve, No. 402, circa 1850. Very fine and rare silver gilt enamel, singing bird box, with built-in watch in original red leather fitted case and mahogany outer protecting box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, engine-turned and engraved with Iloral decoration, the cover enamelled with composition of summer flowers over a white ground; black champleve enamelled border and further decoration. Hinged cover for the watch compartment. Lid of the bird enamelled with a view of the Pont du Mont Blanc in Geneva and inside with a composition of flowers over a blue ground. Pierced and engraved silver gilt grid. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12"' , gilt brass square, bar calibre with going barrel, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Singing bird movement: Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Multicoloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. Signature punched on the movement. Dim. 40 x 60 x 96 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 18,400

LOT 463

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

C. Bruguier, Cenclrier 14 a Geneve , circa 1840. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, singing bird box, retailed by William Boore, 64 Strand, London, in original red Morocco fitted box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with floral and foliage decoration in a geometrical pattern, the cover with black champleve enamelled decoration. I-Iinged back compartment for the key. Lid of the bird enamelled with a Swiss lakeside landscape, the Mont Blanc on the background. Pierced and engraved gold grid. Multicoloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature scratched on the movement. Dim. 31 x 59 x 100 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 464

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

Signed Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, circa 1930-1935. A prototype of the astronomical, platinum, gentleman's wristwatch with simple calendar and moon phases at 12 o'clock.

C. custom made by Jean Pierre Hagmann, massive, polished. D. matte silver with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. M. LeCoultre calibre 11'" HPS, No. 20514, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Calendar level by workshop of Victorin Piguet. Dial, signed Patek Philippe. Jean Pierre Hagmann Master Mark on the case. Numbered on the movement. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 465

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

Cartier, New York, Tank Chinoise, entered in the registerer in 1946. Very fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and certificate.

C. massive, polished, ridged winding-crown, screwed bars. D. champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 31 mm. Accompanied by Cap tier Certificate No. 2217.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 466

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

Cartier, Paris, Rectangulaire a attaches obi's, entered in the registers on 15 April 1924. Very fine and early rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, ogival lugs, sapphireset windingcrown. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 5 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., baguette, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 22 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 467

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

Cartier, Tank a mouvement 8 jours, entered in the registers in 1931. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold eight day gentleman's wristwatch.

C. rectangular, massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated signed European Watch & Clock Co., rectangular, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance acjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dim. 22 x 40mm. Accompanied by Cartier Certificate No. 2185.

Grading System:

USD 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 468

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

Breguet Neveu & Cie, No. 4431, Horloge Marine, petit rnodele, sold to Mr. le Capitaine Lenetrel on 24 August 1827, for 2600 Francs. Bought back by Breguet on 27 October 1830, for 2400 Francs. Fine and rare mahogany two-day marine chronometer with double barrels and waterproof bowl.

C. (Later) three body, solid mahogany box with hinged sprung loaded observation panel in the lid, External brass handles and fittings, oval gimbal ring. Cylindrical brass bowl, the eccentric bezel secured by screws with cork washer, locked as required in the horizontal position by a triangular pivoted frame beneath, raised by a thumb-key. Aperture in the bezel for winding. D. Matted silvered small eccentric with Roman numeral and outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds below. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Brass plates, bridge calibre with two barrels simultaneously wound by means of an intermediate gear, separately mounted platform No. 76 with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Dial diam. 75 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 18,400

LOT 469

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

Cartier, Paris, chronographe, entered in the registers on 30 October 1930. Extremely fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown and register, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, gold screwed bars. D. matte silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Skeleton " radiumed hands. M. 13"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balancespring, the coaxial single button on the windingcrown. is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Signed on the movement, numbered on the case. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System:

USD 110,000 - 130,000

LOT 470

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

Cartier, Paris, chronographe Tortue a pattes, entered in the registers on 2 December 1927. Extremely fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown and register, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and original fitted box.

C. Tortoise shaped, massive, polished, gold screwed bars. D. matte silver with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 11"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 2 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown. is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Signed on the movement, numbered on the case. Dim. 27 x 35 mm.

Grading System:

USD 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 471

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

Cartier, New York, squelette, entered in the registers in 1929 Fine and elegant 18K gold, enamel and platinum rock crystal diamond-set keyless skeleton watch

C. Rock crystal with diamond set band and platinum how, the back engraved with the initials "A.E.S." yellow gold bezel with Roman numerals on a black champleve enamelled ground. D. Silver engineturned with Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "Oriental Cartier" hands. M. Rhodium plated, 15 1/2''', European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. 17iam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 472

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

Invente par Rieussec a Paris, circa 1825. Extremely fine and almost certainly unique, compact mahogany inking chronograph with 1/5 seconds diablotine, 60 minutes and 12 hours recorders, developed from the chronograph invented in 1821 for horse races.

C. Double body mahogany rectangular with glazed sliding back panel, the bezel flanked by hinged lids covering the control panels, brass folding bow. D. White enamel with Arabic seconds ring on the bezel's border, subsidiary 5 seconds dial with 1/5 seconds divisions with anti-clockwise revolving hand, minutes and hours registers. Blued steel hands. M. Gilt brass rectangular with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, the rim with a pointer showing the amplitude on an outer scale, locking device and amplitude limitation by two elastic bankers. The mainspring can be wound both by means of a key or a folding keyless mechanism which also enables one to reset the hours and minute recorders to zero. Built-in inkwell and location for the removable ivory clipping nib. Signed on the dial. Dim. 80 x 58 x 28 mm.

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: USD 61,900

LOT 473

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 90898, case No. 210167, made in 1892, delivered to Tiffany & Co., New York on 25 May 1893. Fine small 18K pink gold keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with. slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and split seconds push piece in the band. Signed Tiffany on the dial and case and movement. Diam. 44 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 14,375

LOT 474

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 869336, case No. 2632529, Ref. 2499, 3rd series, made in 1963, sold on 16 February 1965. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, outer back engraved with a coat of arms and dedication: Deeds not words A.I. IVIc.M. 1966. D. 18K gold matt silver plated with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the huiations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' O Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Accompanied by Extract front the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 90,000 - 110,000

LOT 475

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

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6236, 1960's. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 29,900

LOT 476

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 200426, made in 1920, delivered to Scheer Inc., on 31 October 1921. Extremely fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, jade and diamond-set, Art Deco keyless lapel watch, suspended from a matching brooch.

C. Two piece, flattened faceted cylindrical of black enamel with small Chinese scenes and floral decoration "en reserve ", jade cabochon ends and rose-cut diamond-set lines, the face decorated en suite in a striped pattern. Suspended from a matching brooch with gold and enamel matching diamond-set link. D. Silver satine with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. Rectangular 8''', nickel plated with canted corners, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 80 x 30 mm

Grading System:

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 12,650

LOT 477

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 23953, made in 1863. Very fine and important 18K gold, diamond-set historical ring watch, in original fitted box, sold on 26 August 1871 by a Patek Philippe retailer to Queen Victoria to be presented to a member of the Du Pont de Nemours family.

C. Two piece, the bezel set with 30 rose-cut diamonds. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 7"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Diam. 23 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System:

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 46,000

LOT 478

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 439402, case No. 276211, completed and sold in 1943. Extremely rare, fine and elegant, flat, minute repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. three body, massive, polished, satinet, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone pink with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 13'" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

USD 140,000 - 160,000

LOT 479

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 80772, case No. 215215, made in 1890, sold on 21 March 1903. Important and extremely rare 18K pink gold keyless watch with equation of time and perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring and inner sunk small dials for days of the week, dates and months, marked in red with inner subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands and gold "sun " hand for the equation of time. M. First quality I9"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 55 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System:

USD 200,000 - 250,000