Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 446
ART DECO C.H.MEYLAN COCKTAIL WATCH C.H. Meylan, Brassus, No. 42433, case No. 53811, retailed by Grogan Jewelers. Made in the 1930s. Fine, hinged rectangular, Art Deco platinum and diamond set lady's wristwatch on a platinum snake-link bracelet
HKD 23,000 - 30,000
USD 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,300 - 3,000
C. Two-body, solid, diamond set upper to diamond set hinged shoulders with baguette-cut highlights, further hinged diamond set loops to bracelet, hinged reverse engraved ?Mrs Howard N. Eavenson, Pittsburgh?, decorated band. D. Silvered with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 6"' rectangular, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 5 adjustments, blued steel overcoil balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer. Case dim. 12 x 38 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.
| 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 |