Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 239

SWISS NIELLO CASE BY HUGUENIN FRERES Swiss, No. 244370. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, silver and niello, hunting cased, keyless pocket watch, the decoration by Huguenin. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: USD 688

C. Four-body, forme collier, the front cover decorated with niello fl ora, nielloed band, the back cover decorated with a nielloed fl ora, hinged silver cuvette engraved with the prize medals. D. Silver engine turned with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, 24 hour indications on inner engine turned reserve. Blued steel spade hands. M. 40 mm, matte gilt, straight line lever escapement, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed Huguenin Freres. Diam. 49 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-12

Good

Worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-12-01

Good

Worn

HANDS Original