Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 134
Tir Cantonal Genevois Colombia, Geneve, retailed by Rodolphe Uhlman, No. 6894. Made circa 1900. Fine nielloed silver, openface, keyless pocket watch commemorating the Tir Cantonal Genevois.
HKD 10,000 - 20,000
USD 1,300 - 2,600 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000
C. Four-body, massive, "demi-bassine", bezel, band and bow with floral damascened decoration, the back decorated with a Swiss soldier and lady justice pointing to a book dated 1602 celebrating the tri-centennaire de la Fete de l'Escalade. Hinged silver cuvette with engraved William Tell and son. D. White enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 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. Case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |