Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 73
SWISS MINUTE REPEATER GILT AND ENAMEL Swiss, No. 1663. Made circa 1910. Fine, gilt keyless minute-repeating pocket watch with fancy enamel dial and enamel scene.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Sold: USD 1,875
C. Three-body, bassine, polished, snap-on back with painted scene of two lovers in a country setting over purple translucent enamel over guilloche. D. Ivory-colored enamel with Arabic numerals in white enamel reserves with gilt borders, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 36 mm, rhodium-plated, 10 jewels, straight line lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. DIAM. 51 mm. Property from an American Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-39-77 |
Good Rubbed ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |