Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 132

CAPT & BOYER FORM WATCH IN THE SHAPE OF A VINE LEAF; 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 10,000 - 20,000

CHF 1,250 - 2,500 / USD 1,300 - 2,550

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: HKD 10,000

18K yellow gold, hunting-case, key-winding, form watch in the shape of a vine leaf, hinged case-back and cover; modelled and repoussé, chased and engraved case with a stem of young fruits


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original

Brand Henry Capt

Year circa 1860

Movement No.  19 621

Calibre  12’’’, cylinder escapement

Case No. 19 621

Dimensions 43.8 x 37.6 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

Provenance • Former collection of Lord Michael Graham Ruddock Sandberg (1927-2017), Baron Sandberg, CBE, Hong Kong and London (Sandberg book, pp. 480-481).