Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 81
Mercier & Fils, Genève, No. 6540, circa 1880. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, haif hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a fly back perpetual calendar.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture, the back with the applied gold monogram "E.C.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical month small chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the days of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar. Gold " spade" hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
