Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 138
A. LANGE & SÖHNE POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Adolph Lange, Dresden, Germany, No. 8400. Made circa 1900. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch with Lange's Guillaume-type balance.
USD 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 19,500 - 35,000 / CHF 2,500 - 4,500
Sold: USD 3,500
Four-body, bassine, reeded band, polished. hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned outer ring, stepped hinged case back and bezel. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade hands. 18```, A. Lange 3/4-plate, frosted gilt, 16 jewels some set in gold chatons, straight-line escapement, gold pallet fork, gold escape wheel, Lange`s Guillaume-type balance with timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |