Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 229
EIDGENOSSISCHES SCHUTZENFEST BERN 1910 Orion (Brandt & Hofmann), Bienne, case No. 144169. Made for the Bern Schutzenfest in 1910. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel, keyless lady?s pendant watch.
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
USD 1,300 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 1,500
C. Four-body, matte, "bassine", the back decorated with a painted on enamel view of Bern with the words ?Bern 1910" in gold and the enamelled arms of Bern below, cast and chased ?Eidgenossisches Schutzenfest? on the border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black dauphine numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 12"', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-34 |
Good Restored by the manufacture |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |