Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 110
TIFFANY LAPEL WATCH, DIAMONDS & RUBIES Tiffany & Co., No. 142487, case No. 247713. Made in the 1920s. Very fine, 18K gold, diamond and ruby-set lady?s keyless lapel watch with a matching 18K gold, diamond and ruby-set detachable bow brooch.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,000
Sold: USD 6,500
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, the back cover pave-set with 28 round rubies and 8 round white diamonds. Hinged gold cuvette engraved: Hal to Dorothy July 21, 1948. D. White enamel with printed radial Roman numerals. Blued steel double spade hands. M. 10''', rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 27 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |