Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998
LOT 231
H.R. Ekegren, Copenhagen, Swiss, No. 16680, made for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1875. Fine 18K pink gold keyless watch.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
C. Four body, massive, polished, bezel and back with milled bezel. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index Patented on February 5, 1867. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |