Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 283
AUGUSTE SALTZMAN Auguste Saltzman, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 32704, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold and black enamel hunting-cased watch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: USD 1,875
C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', engineturned, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette decorated with fine engineturning at the edge, the front and back with black enamel fl oral designs, the front and back covers opened by Independent buttons. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel and gold fl oral hands. M. Jeweled, patented calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |