Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 408
Swiss ? The grutli pact Swiss, No. 7379. Made circa 1870. Fine and unusual, 18K gold and painted on enamel, keyless pocket watch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 1,625
C. Four-body, basine et filets, reeded bezels, polished band, the back cover decorated with a black and gold painted on enamel scene of the Grütli pact of 1291 which led to the creation of Switzerland. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved inscription. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Fancy pierced blued steel hands. M. 18???, matte gilt, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 46 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-19-75 |
Good Dent(s) ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |