Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 332
Marret Freres, 16 rue Vivienne, Paris, No. 23526, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch suspended from a matching chatelaine, in original fitted box.
USD 2,200 - 2,600
C. Four body, massive, "Louis XVI", the back pierced and chased with a monogram and foliage decoration. IIinged gold cuvette. Matching chatelaine. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 23-51 |
Later Partially reprinted |