Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 49
LONGINES "FARMING" STERLING SILVER & GOLD Longines, No. 4503477. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, sterling silver and gold keyless pocket watch with in relief farming decoration.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 7,800 - 15,500 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: USD 2,250
Four-body, hinged case back with in relief decoration depicting two horses and a farmer plowing the field, band decorated with floral and leaf pattern, hinged cuvette with engraved Grand Prix medals. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. gold spade hands. Cal. 18.79 N, 16 ½''', rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |