Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 31
JÜRGENSEN LEVER POCKET WATCH PINK GOLD Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen, Swiss, No. 14543. Made circa 1880. Very fine, large, 18K pink gold, keyless pocket watch with Jürgensen's patent bow hand setting, patented in 1867.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,100 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 3,250
Four-body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the interior of the back with engraved dedication, Jürgensen's patented bow hand setting. Hinged gold-rimmed glazed cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. 20''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, the visible jewels in screwed gold chatons, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement with elongated fork, large diameter cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve, large index regulator with engraved scale on the center bridge.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |