Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 307
JUVET SHANGHAI Léo Juvet, Shanghai, No. 222689. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1875. Fine, silver pocket watch with center seconds. Accompanied by a key.
HKD 12,000 - 20,000
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,100 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 15,000
C. Two-body, ?Consular?, spring-loaded reverse, glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-second numerals. Blued steel ovoid hands. M. 47 mm (21??), gilded and entirely foliate engraved, ?Chinese? calibre, 10 jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |