Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Oct 14, 2021
LOT 397
Unsigned
Pocket watch, dead independent seconds; 18K yellow gold
HKD 8,400 - 25,200
CHF 1,000 - 3,000 / EUR 950 - 2,800 / USD 1,100 - 3,300
Sold: HKD 10,750
18K yellow gold, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with one horological complication:
· Dead independent seconds (exterior graduation with central hand; activated by the rectangular push-piece located on the case-band at 1:30)
Case-back guilloché (engine-turned), with, in the centre, a circle; fluted case-band.
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Fantaisie” hands.
Movement 20’’’, gilded brass, two going barrels, double-train of wheels, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index regulator.
Case-back guilloché (engine-turned), with, in the centre, a circle; fluted case-band.
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Fantaisie” hands.
Movement 20’’’, gilded brass, two going barrels, double-train of wheels, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-12-19 |
Good Worn Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, France
Year circa 1830
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 6 553 / 792
Material 18K yellow gold
Diameter 49.8 mm.
Caliber 20’’’, cylinder escapement
Weight 84.1 gr. (approx.)
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.