Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 159

Swan Lake Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1915. Fine and rare, silver and enamel lady?s keyless pendant watch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 7,000 - 11,000

USD 1,000 - 1,600 / EUR 700 - 1,100

Sold: HKD 4,200

C. Oblong with canted corners, polished, the back cover decorated with an engraved Swiss lake view, a swan in the foreground, overlaid with translucent azure enamel, asymmetric border decorated with white champleve enamel outlining. D. Frosted silver with black painted dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel spade hands. M. 10 ½???, rhodiumplated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 46 x 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-26

Good

Upgraded

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-12-01

Good

Worn

HANDS Original

Notes

The engraving of the lake scene and swan is done so that it gives a beautiful three-dimensional effect. It is made by one of the specialist Geneva enamelling companies such as Steinwachs.