Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2015

LOT 27

ARNOLD & STEINWACHS "VUE SUR LES ALPS" H. Arnold & Steinwachs, Genève, No. 57189, the movement by Eterna. Made circa 1910. Very fine and very rare, 8-day going, silver, painted on enamel and ivory desk clock.

CHF 2,500 - 4,500

HKD 20,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,700

Sold: CHF 3,375

Rectangular, the front, sides and flared base decorated with translucent aquamarine guilloché enamel painted with flowers in white and pale blue enamel, the front set with a finely painted on enamel alpine scene below the dial, back door decorated with engine-turned lines. Oval ivory painted with two cupids holding a flower garland amongst clouds, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Rose-cut diamond-set pierced hands. 18''', frosted gilt, half plate, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with three adjustments, Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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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

Case signed HA.St., Genève, movement signed Eterna. DIM. 142 x 95 x 55 mm.