Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 179

Viner & Co, New Bond St., London, No. 3251, circa 1840. Fine and rare silver pull-wound pocket watch.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,000 / USD 3,100 - 4,700

Sold: CHF 4,255

C. Three-piece, "bassine", engine-turned. D. White enamel, bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring. Heavy blued steel "spade" hands. M. 44 mm., frosted gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, single-footed cock with diamond endstone, escapement jeweled and capped, Viner's winding system by means of a knob in the pendant.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 57 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 15
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01