Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013

LOT 203

ELMA BOOK-FORM WATCH WITH PORTRAITS SILVER Elma, Swiss, No. 85. Made circa 1900. Fine, unusual and very rare, gilt silver form watch in the shape of a book containing three portrait miniatures on the inside and a portrait on enamel on the outside.

HKD 16,000 - 23,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: HKD 23,750

C. Seven-body, the outside with blue enamel and a painted portrait, the middle and side panels opening to show the watch and three portraits. D. Matte silver with stylized painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. M. Circular, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Elma. Dim. 31 x 49 x 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original