Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 334
Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, No. 2662, made in the 1940's. Fine and unusual 14K pink gold, gem-set keyless purse watch, designed as a match-box.
CHF 800 - 1,000
Sold: CHF 1,610
C. Three body, rectangular with the date: 15 Aoul 1943, engraved on the back, the sliding lid engraved with gem-set foliage revealing the spring loaded hinged watch. D. Satine pink gold with black indexes. Blued steel "batons " hands. M. 5"', Royce Watch Co., rectangular with rounded corners, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 20 mm.
