Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...
New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998
LOT 414
Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless minute repeating automaton watch.
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,980
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Small azure flinque and blued enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, applied on a frosted silver dial plate and flanked by two pink gold automaton jacks, striking hours, quarters and minutes on two bells. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 19"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight li ne lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam.53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |