Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013

LOT 172

JUVET SHANGHAI SILVER Léo Juvet, Shanghai, No. 106494. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1865. Fine, silver pocket watch with center seconds. To be sold without reserve

HKD 8,000 - 16,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 6,875

C. Two-body, Consular, polished, spring-loaded back. Hinged and sprung glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic 15-second numerals. Blued steel ovoid hands. M. 47 mm (21??), gilded and entirely foliate engraved, Chinese calibre, 10 jewels, free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed Juvet in Chinese characters. Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original