Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 191
MINUTE-REPEATING ON THREE GONGS GOLD Anonymous, Swiss, case No. 7710. Made circa 1830. Fine and rare, minute-repeating, 18K gold pocket watch
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
HKD 10,000 - 18,000 / USD 1,300 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 5,250
Three-body, empire, bassine et filets, polished, fluted band. Gilt-metal dust cap. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2. Pierced gold hour hand. 42 mm., matte gilt, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental clock with faceted red endstone, silvered regulation dial, repeating on 3 gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-25-33-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched Chipped Restored HANDS Original |