Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 140
JAEGER-LECOULTRE RETAILED BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PURSE DESK WATCH YELLOW GOLD Jaeger-LeCoultre, retailed by Van Clef & Arpels, Poche Surprise, movement No. 934720, case No. 122499. Made in the 1950s. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold "montre de sac à volets" purse and desk watch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,600 - 19,500 / CHF 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,000
Four body, rectangular, textured in a woven pattern, slide out revealing the dial and hinged inner case. Champagne with painted radial Roman numerals and baton indexes. Blued steel epee hands. Cal. 5''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |