Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 41
HENRY GREANJEAN TRIPLE CALENDAR QUARTER-REPEATING GOLD H. Grandjean & Cie., Locle, Swiss, No. 25284, made for the Spanish market, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless, quarter repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with triple calendar.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 3,500
Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully engraved with a bright-cut floral and foliage decoration. Gold cuvette engine-turned and engrave with a floral decoration. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the months, the days of the week, the dates and the subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold paste-set hands. Glazed 19-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |