Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
Tir National, Morges 1891 S. Jaccard Du Gros, Ste-Croix, No. 43947. Made circa 1890. Fine, nielloed silver, openface, keyless pocket watch commemorating the Tir National de Morges in 1891.
C. Four-body, massive, "demi-bassine", bezel and band with oak, laurel and berry damascened decoration, the back decorated with an infant holding a crossbow standing in front of the Lake Leman. Hinged silver cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold Louis XVI hands. M. 41 mm., 18''', frosted gilt, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Diam. 53 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |