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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 406
H.R. Ekegren, Copenhagen and Geneva, made for J. E. Caldwell & Co, circa 1890.Fine, 18K gold, keyless pocket watch in original mahogany box.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 40 mm, nickel, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance-spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Dial, case, movement and box signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |