Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 148
LONGINES ART NOUVEAU Longines, Swiss, No. 4805825. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare open face 18K yellow and white gold Art Nouveau pocket watch.
USD 1,500 - 3,000
CHF 1,300 - 2,600 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: USD 1,750
C. Three-body, polished. Bezel engraved with foliate pattern. Case back with similar pattern around engraved striping. D. Silver with painted Arabic numerals, subseconds at 6. Blued-steel cathedral hands. M. Cal. 18.89M, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, fausses-cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |