Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020

LOT 97

Invar
Masonic watch, case and dial with Masonic emblems; silver

HKD 3,200 - 4,800

CHF 400 - 600 / USD 430 - 640

Silver (0.800), open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6. Case-back decorated with different Masonic symbols: two Columns surrounded by Crescent Moon and Sun, the entrance of the Temple with the Pelican at the threshold; on the left, the mound of Hiram, the Anker, on the right, the bridge of the Eastern Knight. In the upper part, the Eye of Providence, on the periphery, the motto “A LA GLOIRE DU GRAND ARCHITECTE DE L’UNIVERS” (To the Glory of the Great Architect of the Universe); all surrounded by the knotted rope adorned with hearts. White enamel dial with different Masonic symbols in place of the numerals (working tools of the various degrees of Freemasonry); clockwise: Eye of Providence, Ax and Stone, Crescent Moon, a column of the Temple of Solomon with the letter “B” (Boaz), Compass and Square, Trowel, Skull, Scythe, Level, a column of the Temple of Solomon with the letter “J” (Jachin), Sun, Scale and Key


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Invar, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Year circa 1910

Movement No. 262 674

Case No. 207 784

Caliber 18’’’, lever escapement

Dimensions Ø 52.1 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement