Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 52
SCHWAB & BRANDT MASONIC WATCH Schwab & Brandt, Geneva, No. 12684. Made circa 1930. Fine, silver, triangular, keyless Masonic pocket watch, U.S.A. patent No. 66542, with a long silver metal chain.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,300 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
C. Three-body, triangular, the bezel cast and chased with the Union Chain, the back with the Masonic Temple and symbols. D. Mother of pearl with polychrome painted Masonic symbols in place of numerals and with the inscription: ?Love your fellow man, lend him a helping hand?, outer minute track and Arabic twenty minute numerals. Blued steel Masonic hands. M. 28 mm., rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with three adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Diam. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-11-78 |
Fair Slightly worn ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |