Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 338
EL URUGUAYO ?THE SNAKE AND TIGER? Swiss, made for the South American market. No. 22022. Made circa 1910. Fine and unusual 18k yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch featuring a snake and tiger on the cover.
HKD 23,000 - 40,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
Sold: HKD 43,750
C. Four body, satin, hinged, the cover with relief roaring tiger in reeds being bitten by a snake, plain satin fi nish reverse, hinged gold cuvette. D. Off-white enamel, black Arabic numerals, outer gilt minute dots, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Rhodium plated, fausses cotes, 18 jewels, 4 in screwed chatons, straight-line lever escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, blued steel overcoil hairspring, micro-regulation. Case and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm. Approx. weight 119g.
| 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 |