Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009
LOT 342
Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest Bern 1910 Orion (Brandt & Hofmann), Bienne, case No. 135286. Made for the Bern Schutzenfest in 1910. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel, keyless lady?s pendant watch. Accompanied by a wooden box.
HKD 17,000 - 23,000
USD 2,400 - 3,300 / EUR 1,800 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 22,800
C. Four-body, matte, "bassine", the back decorated with a painted on enamel view of Bern with ?Bern 1910 in gold and the enamelled arms of Bern below, cast and chased ?Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest? on the border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 12"', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-26 |
Good Upgraded |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
Is an annual traditional event celebrated in the Northwest regions of Germany, Bavaria, and Switzerland. It is a kind of fair featuring a shooting match among members of the local marksmen's association and usually takes place in summer. At a Schützenfest, contestants prove their shooting ability, for example by aiming at a wooden eagle. The winner becomes the 'Schützenkönig' ("king of marksmen") until the following year's competition