Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 328
JUVET - SHANGHAI Juvet ? Silver Watch Léo Juvet, Shanghai, No. 221905. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1875. Fine, silver pocket watch with center seconds. Accompanied by a long silver chain.
HKD 15,000 - 24,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,400
Sold: HKD 18,750
C. Two-body, ?Consular?, polished, spring-loaded and glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-second numerals. Blued steel ovoid hands. M. 47 mm (21??), gilded and entirely foliate engraved, ?Chinese? calibre, 10 jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |