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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 333
"Green Banjo" ImHof, Swiss. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, gilt brass and green enamel, 8-day going keyless novelty timepiece in the form of a banjo with the original fitted box. To be sold without reserve
CHF 600 - 1,200
EUR 350 - 750 / USD 500 - 1,000
Sold: CHF 1,062
C. Gilt brass, banjo-form, ring suspension loop, the back and side decorated with opaque green enamel. D. Green enamel with radial black Arabic numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, 6 jewels, monometallic balance with two adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 5.8 x 19 cm. Property of a French Gentleman
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |