Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
LOT 26
LE PETITE PENDULE Attributed to W. Zumstein à Couvet or Ch. Rengger à Fleurier, Swiss, case No. 241. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1905. Fine and unusual, silver pocket watch with mock pendulum. Accompanied by a Carlowitz & Co., China, fitted wooden box and key. Case numbered.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,700TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,125
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
DIAM. 45.5 mm.
This type of delightful novelty watch was
made for the Chinese market between 1903
and 1909 by two manufacturers, W. ZUMSTEIN
OF COUVET and CHARLES RENGGER
OF FLEURIER. For a full history see: La
Montre Chinoise, A. Chapuis, p. 214-215.
To be sold without reserve