Geneva, Nov 09, 2024
LOT 279
TEMPOR WATCH CO, SWITZERLAND, MASONIC, TRIANGULAR SHAPED "LOVE YOUR FELLOW MAN, LEND HIM A HELPING HAND", 14K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 27,000 - 45,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,800 / EUR 3,200 - 5,400
Sold: CHF 4,500
A fine and unusual, 14k gold, manual wind open-face, keyless-winding, triangular-shaped, Masonic pocket watch. Watch based on designs registered in 1924 by Théophile Schwab Loeillet. Triangular with colored enamel dial with painted Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute track, printed with the motto "Love Your Fellow Man, Lend Him a Helping Hand". Blued steel Masonic hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Tempor Watch Co, Switzerland
Model masonic
Year Circa 1930
Case No. 403
Diameter 69 x 54 mm. (with pendant)
Caliber 12 ½’’’, 16 jewels, rhodium-plated, with going barrel, straight-line lever escapement
Signature Case and movement