Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 30
J & JH POCKET / DRESS WATCH J & JH, Swiss, No. 24031. Made circa 1820. Fine, gold, key-wound pocket watch. Accompanied by a key.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,800 - 2,700
Three-body, lavishly decorated in a floral and leaf patterns, hinged back, movement and bezel. Gold engine-turned with applied gold radial Roman numerals on a guilloche reserve, outer dot minute divisions. Blued steel cathedral hands. 36 mm. gilt, verge escapement going barrels, brass three arm balance, foliate engraved balance bridge, flat balance spring, index regulator. Unsigned, numbered in the case.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
DIAM. 43 mm.