Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 332
Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest Bern 1910 Orion (Brandt & Hofmann), Bienne, case No. 144215. Made for the Bern Schutzenfest in 1910. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel, keyless lady?s pendant watch.
HKD 27,000 - 35,000
USD 3,500 - 4,500 / EUR 2,500 - 3,200
Sold: HKD 37,500
C. Four-body, matte, "bassine", the back decorated with a painted on enamel view of Bern with the words ?Bern 1910" in gold and the enamelled arms of Bern below, cast and chased ?Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest? on the border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 12"', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |