Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992
LOT 115
James Nardin, Locle (Swiss), No. 9547, circa 1860. Very fine 18 ct. gold, open hunting cased keywind watch, in original rose-wood fitted box, with certificate.
ITL 4,800 - 5,200
USD 3,700 - 4,000
Sold: ITL 4,600
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, caliber identical to that used by Jules Jurgensen, gold train of wheels, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
