Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
LOT 79
QUARTER-REPEATING POCKET WATCH GOLD Swiss, case No. 2278. Made circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold, quarter-repeating pocket watch with a 9K gold fancy-link long chain.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,500 - 16,700 / USD 1,100 - 2,100
Sold: CHF 1,500
Three-body, "Empire", engine-turned with polished borders, reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette hinged to the movement ring. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 2. Blued steel Breguet hands. 47 mm., gilt brass, verge escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental balance clock, index regulator with silvered scale, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-12-29** |
Fair Worn Lacking elements Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-24-75-01 |
Fair Slightly chipped ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Original |