Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 138
SWISS HUNTING CASE MINUTE REPEATER YELLOW GOLD Swiss, No. 26033. Made for F. Schlesicky, Frankfurt, circa 1910. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold minute-repeating keyless dress watch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 4,000
Sold: USD 4,500
C. Four-body, polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black stylized Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 5 minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 17 1/2''', gilt, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, repeating with two hammers on two gongs activatedby a slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |