Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 229
J. F. Bautte & Cie, Genève, No. 52079. Made circa 1880. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 800 - 1,200 / CHF 1,200 - 1,800
Sold: USD 1,020
C. Four-body, solid, ?bassine et filet,?, engine-turned, reeded band, the front cover decorated with a coat of arms engraved with initials ?FAM,? hinged gold cuvette with engravings and engine-turned edge. D. White enamel with printed radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 45 mm., 19???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever ?moustache? escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 51 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |