Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 130
SWISS, HUNTING-CASED MINUTE REPEATER Swiss, No. 14340. Made circa 1900. Minute-repeating, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch signed to the cuvette Patek & Cie, Genève. To be sold without reserve
USD 2,800 - 3,200
EUR 2,100 - 2,400 / CHF 2,900 - 3,300
Sold: USD 4,250
C. Four-body, bassine, polished, the front cover with engraved monogram, hinged gold cuvette engraved with movement attributes within decorated outer, repeat slide to the band. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt spade hands. M. 19???, rhodium-plated, 42 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on two steel gongs. Cuvette signed. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9-19 |
Good Scratched Dent(s) |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |