Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 51
SWISS DRESS WATCH RETAILED BY J. E. CALDWELL & CO. YELLOW GOLD Swiss, movement No. 34976, case No. 15480. Made circa 1920. Very fine, thin, 14K yellow gold keyless pocket / dress watch with enamel decoration.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 1,400 - 2,300 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000
C. Three-body, demi-bassine, bezel and back rim decorated with black enamel leaf pattern inlay, case back with vertical black enamel stripes and engraved initials J.H.M. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2???, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed J. E. Caldwell & Co., case and movement numbered. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 7 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 |