Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 496

J.E. Dufour & Cie, E Wirth Succs, Geneva, circa 1900. Fine, 18K gold and diamond set keyless fob watch.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 2,185

C. four-body, polished and brushed, chased and engraved chimera with diamond in his jaws flanked by acanthus leafs, hinged gold cuvette. Brooch with finely chased chimera having a diamond in his claw. D. white enamel with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 20 mm, (9''', nickel, ?fausses côtes?, 14 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring,Cuvette signed.Diam. 25 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01