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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 126
Doric Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1935.Fine and unusual sterling silver keyless purse watch designed as a letter, with a silver chain.
HKD 6,200 - 7,800
EUR 900 - 1,100 / USD 800 - 1,000
Sold: HKD 6,900
C. Four-body, the movement housed in rectangular two-piece case with straight line engine-turned back which is inserted into two sliding covers designed as a letter with an engraved address and US postal stamp, back engraved as the back of a letter with sealed upper portion. D. Silver matte, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gilt "lozenge" hands. M. Tonneau-shaped, 15 x 25 mm., rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance sprng.Signed on the movement. Dim. 38 x 20 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 - 7 - 8 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |