Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 114
Keyless Henry Capt Henry Capt, Genève, No. 23613. Made circa 1860. Very fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, pocket chronometer.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
CHF 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,200
Sold: USD 8,750
C. Four body, solid, "bassine et filets", engine-turned case back, ribbed band, hinged gold cuvette, inside cover engraved "Purity. Integrity. Industry. Your Father?s Gift." D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel fleurs-de-lys hands. M. 19''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, fusee with chain and maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel spherical balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |