Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, May 15, 2011
LOT 134
Playing Card Lapel Watches Swiss, one retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Made circa 1930. Two fine and unusual, keyless, black and white composition and gold lapel watches in the form of playing cards.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 8,800 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 8,000
A.
C. Two-body, rectangular, black body, white back engraved and colored with the Jack
of Clubs and the Nine of Hearts, secured by two screws, recessed gold winding crown.
D. Black with gilt painted indexes. Gold hands.
M. 4???, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic
compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
Dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels
Dim. 43 x 21 mm.
B.
C. Two-body, rectangular, black body, white back engraved and colored with the King
of Hearts and the Nine of Clubs, secured by two screws, recessed gold winding crown.
D. Two-tone pink with black with painted indexes. Blued steel baton hands.
M. 4???, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic
compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
Dim. 43 x 21 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |