Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 497
H.R. Ekegren, Genève, No. 14913, circa 1865. Very fine and early 18K gold, keyless quarter-repeating watch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,400 - 3,000 / USD 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 3,910
C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, engine-turned back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 43 mm., gilt brass, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels, repeating on gongs, slide on the band. Signed on dial and case. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |