Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 408

IVORY POCKET WATCH & IVORY CHAIN CARVED FROM A SINGLE PIECE Swiss. Made circa 1860. Fine and unusual, turned ivory pocket watch with integral ivory chain carved from a single piece of ivory.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,750

C. Two-body, turned ivory, turned pendant and carved bow, hinged back with hinged steel catch. Ivory cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with red Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Fancy gilt hands. M. 17???, matte gilt, bar caliber, jewelled cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 48 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original