Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992
LOT 116
E. Huguenin & Son, Locle (Swiss), No. 14711, made for the American market, circa 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
ITL 5,500 - 6,000
USD 4,200 - 4,600
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" with flat engine-turned back and cover. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
