Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 27
ED. KOEHN, SUCC.OR. OF H.R. EKEGRÉN, GENEVA, NO. 77522. MADE CIRCA 1900. Fine, 18K gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,700
Four-body, "bassine", polished, the front cover with engraved foliate monogram 'CW'. Hinged gold cuvette with black champleve inscription 'In kind remembrance of John H. Harjes, April 7-1896'. White enamel with black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 18''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with overcoil, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed, case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |