Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 34
Ulysse Nardin, Locle, No. 51806, case No. 800 decorated by Louys Chatelain and Huguenin, May 1905. "Tir Cantonal, Neuchatel, 1906". Fine silver, keyless watch, awarded prize at the Neuchatel shooting contest in 1906, accompanied by the matching silver medal chased by Huguenin.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 4,370
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", bezel pendant and bow with vine-branch decoration, the back decorated by Louys Chatelain and Huguenin with the arms of Neuchatel and oak leaves, the border with the inscription: Tir Cantonal a Neuchatel - 1906. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with brown Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold unusual "crossbow" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
