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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 253
H. R. Ekegren, Genève, No. 77379, made for J.F. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless, centre seconds watch.
CHF 1,200 - 1,500
USD 900 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 1,840
C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the initials "L.J,". Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border and engraved with a dedication dated March 1908. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
