Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 376
ALEXANDER CUMMINGS LONDON SILVER Alexander Cummings, London, No. 1049. Very fine and very rare silver pair cased dumb half-quarter-repeating watch with à tact option
CHF 2,800 - 3,800
HKD 23,000 - 31,000 / USD 2,800 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 3,500
OUTER: Two-body, polished. INNER: two-body, "bassine" with curved-in edge, polished. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold "spade" hands. 37 mm. hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with Cummings curved teeth of the escape wheel, brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed clock, striking on steel block fixed to the case by depressing the pendant, gilt brass dust cup, lever for à tact option at 7 o'clock.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |