Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 211
THE MYSTÉRIEUSE A.S. & F. Armand Schwob & Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss. Made circa 1890. Fine and rare, ?Mysterieuse? silver keyless mystery pocket watch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,000 - 2,700 / EUR 1,800 - 2,500
C. Three-body, "bassine et fi lets", polished, glazed on both sides. D. Eccentric glass with silver painted radial Roman numerals and outer minute track, engine-turned dial plates decorated with a star pattern. Blued steel spade hands. M. Gilt brass, crescent-shaped, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Signed on the dial plate by the maker. Diam. 54 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 |