Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 172
Haas Neveux & Cie., Geneva, No. 49742, circa 1920. Very fine and elegant, extra flat, 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless dress-watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Three body, massive, "bassine pincée", polished, the back applied with an American eagle, emblem of the "Daughters of the Cincinnati". D. Mat gold with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
Notes
The Daughters of the Cincinnati
122 E 58th Street
New York N.Y. 10022
Association founded in 1884
Women descendants of the officers of George
Washington's Continental Army or Navy.
"Works to preserve patriotic ideals and to award
college scholarships to high school seniors who
are daughters of commissioned officers of the
armed services"
Members: 550
Publications: Year Book
Convention/Meeting: annual - New-York City,
always in January