Only Online Auction
Geneva, Dec 08, 2022
LOT 9
Modeste Anquetin
Pocket watch, unusual micrometric index-regulator; 18K pink gold
CHF 1,500 - 3,000
EUR 1,550 - 3,100 / USD 1,600 - 3,200 / HKD 12,500 - 24,900
18K pink gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6 and unusual micrometric index-regulator.
Case-back polished with green and yellow gold applied cypher “V C”.
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; pink gold “Spade” hands.
Movement 18’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, unusual rack-shaped index-regulator with micrometric screw.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Anquetin, Paris (77, rue d’Aboukir)
Year circa 1890
Movement No. 22 700 (stamped “PMG”; ebauche No. 4 286)
Case No. 3 780 and No. 22 700
Material 18K pink gold
Diameter 46.4 mm.
Caliber 18’’’, straight-line lever escapement
Weight 91.4 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial and case
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
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