The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 161

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte B/Dresden, No. 56921, made for Federico Krussmann, Relogio de Precisäo, circa 1910.Very fine 18K pink gold keyless watch with certificate in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "Lucia", polished, the engine-turned back engraved with a monogram, straight band, flat cover and back engraved with monograms. D. Frosted gold with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18''', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, quality "1A", 20 jewels in gold screwed settings, Glashütte gold straight line lever escapement, cut steel-nickel-brass balance with diamond end-stone, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 54 mm.