Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

LOT 246

Longines, Swiss, No. 2252308, made for L. Peslier à Avalon, circa 1890.Fine, 18K gold, garnet set keyless fob watch with matching clip.

C. four body, solid, 'bassine', polished, the back set with a large garnet cabochon within a stylized chased foliage decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. Matching gold garnet set clip, decorated en suite. D. white enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. 'Spade' gold hands. M. 11''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.