Geneva, Nov 09, 2024
LOT 278
SCHWAB & BRANDT, SWITZERLAND, MASONIC, TRIANGULAR SHAPED CASE AND MOVEMENT "LOVE YOUR FELLOW MAN, LEND HIM A HELPING HAND", 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 31,500 - 49,500 / USD 4,100 - 6,400 / EUR 3,800 - 5,900
Sold: CHF 5,000
A very fine and very unusual 18k gold, manual wind manual wind open-face, keyless-winding, triangular-shaped, Masonic pocket watch. Watch based on designs registered in 1924 by Théophile Schwab Loeillet. Mother-of-pearl dial, triangular with multicolored Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute divisions, printed with motto ''Love Your Fellow Man, Lend Him a Helping Hand''. Blued steel Masonic hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Schwab & Brandt, Switzerland
Model masonic
Year Circa 1935
Movement No. 400003
Diameter 51 x 49 mm. (with pendant)
Caliber Triangular, 46 x 46 mm., rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring.
Signature Movement
Accessories gold-mounted bleu ribbon fob