Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 31
ANONYMOUS SWISS KEY-WOUND DRESS WATCH Anonymous, Swiss, case No. 26133. Made circa 1880. Fine, 18K gold key-wound dress / pendant watch. Accompanied by a key.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 900 - 1,800
Four-body, solid, bassine, stepped bezel and back rim, triple hinged, engine-turned case back centered by a vacant cartouche, hinged polished gold cuvette. Guilloche champagne with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, the center decorated in a floral and leaf motif. Blued steel spade hands. 15''', gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, gilt brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Unsigned, numbered in the case.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |