Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 473
Extra Thin 474 Courvoisier Freres, Chaux de Fonds, No. 22501. Made circa 1840. Very fine and rare, extra-thin, 18K gold pocket watch. Accompanied by a gold chain and agate-set male key.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 600 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 2,040
C. Four-body, polished bezel, coin-edge band, back cover profusely engraved with foliate scrolls. Hinged gold foliate engraved cuvette. D. White enamel with narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18 1/2''', extra thin, frosted gilt, bar caliber, gold wheel train, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Signed cuvette. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-45-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |