Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 377
H. Rosselet, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 2940, made for the American Market, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold pair cased "cabriolet" watch with special escapement.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,220
C. Outer three body massive, "bassine", engraved with foliage, the back with a locomotive of the type used for the earliest American railways. Inner four body massive, "bassine", engraved with foliage and the back with a horse running in a landscape. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold hands. M. 18"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 14 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very condition. Diam. 59 mm.
