Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 257
Marchand & Sandoz - Gold Hu nting Cased - Qu arter Repeater Marchand & Sandoz, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 33832. Made circa 1900. Fine, 18K yellow gold, quarter repeating, hunting cased, keyless pocket watch. Accompanied by a 30 cm long gold chain.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,500 - 3,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,500
Sold: USD 3,250
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished, band, cover and case back entirely engraved with scrolls, flowers and images of animals, hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details, glazed gold-rimmed cover for viewing the movement. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade hands. M. 19"', rhodium-plated, 32 jewels, wolfs teeth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Cuvette signed. Diam. 55 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 |