Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012
LOT 19
SCHWOB & FRÈRES, THE MYSTÉRIEUSE Armand Schwob & Frères, La Chaux-de- Fonds, Swiss. No. 4229. Case No. 4395. Made circa 1890. Fine and rare, ?Mysterieuse? silver keyless mystery pocket watch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 2,000 / EUR 1,000 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 20,000
C. Three-body, "bassine et fi lets", polished, glazed on both sides. D. Eccentric glass with silver painted radial Roman numerals and outer minute track, engine-turned dial plates decorated with a star pattern. Steel spade hands. M. Gilt brass, crescent-shaped, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 54 mm. Thickness 17.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-11-01 |
Good Slightly worn HANDS Original |