Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 377

Geneva, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18K gold, miniature keyless ring watch convertible into a brooch.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 13,800

C. Two piece, with rose-cut diamond set shoulders, the watch with rose-cut diamond set bezel can be removed from the ring to be fitted on a small diamond-set brooch. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold hands. M. 5'" gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Wound by means of the revolving bezel. Diam. 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4

Fair

Dial: 2-03

Very good

HANDS Period

Notes

The bezel winding movement of this watch is similar to that of the so called "Bottles de Geneve" pendant watches, Hutch in favour at the turn of the century.