Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006
LOT 487
Louis Audemars, Brassus & Genève, No. 16566. Made for the American market circa 1880, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. Fine, hunting-cased 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch with unusual movement.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
108 2,000 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 3,540
C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, polished, the front cover with engraved monogram, the interior with engraved name ?Walter R. Lincoln?. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with slender radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 19???, nickel plated, ?fauses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Case and cuvette signed by the retailer. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |