Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LONGINES "EQUESTRIAN" HUNTING CASED STERLING SILVER & GOLD Longines, No. 3660012, retailed by FDO, Borrell & Cia, Paysandu. Made in the 1920s. Fine and rare, sterling silver and gold keyless hunting cased pocket watch with in relief Equestrian decoration.
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Five-body, hinged cover with a rider on a horse and an animal, case back with in relief decoration depicting a cowboy on a horse, band decorated with floral and leaf pattern, hinged cuvette with engraved Grand Prix medals. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold spade hands. Cal. 18.80, 16 ½''', rhodium plated, engraved decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |