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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |