Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 403
Longines, Swiss, No. 2574899. Made circa 1910. Very fine and very rare open face 18K yellow gold Art Nouveau pocket watch with painted on enamel dial.
HKD 60,000 - 80,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000 / EUR 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 137,500
C. Three-body, polished. Bezel engraved with foliate pattern. Case back with similar pattern centered by a blue guilloche enamel with floral decoration. D. White enamel with painted scene representing a harpplaying goddess surrounded by exotic animals in a forest. Yellow Breguet hands. M. Cal. 18.89, gilt brass, 15 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |