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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