Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 388
Unsigned
Form-watch in the shape of a horseshoe; 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamonds
CHF 1,200 - 2,400
EUR 1,150 - 2,300 / USD 1,300 - 2,600 / HKD 10,200 - 20,300
Sold: CHF 1,500
18K yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set, hunting-case, key-winding, form-watch in the shape of a horseshoe.
Cover in the shape of a hoof with a translucent blue enamelled horseshoe set with rose-cut diamonds; case-back engraved in taille-douce (fine cut) with hunting attributes including two crossed rifles; gold cuvette (dome).
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; yellow gold “Breguet” hands.
Movement 11’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-17 |
Good Slightly spotted |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01-04 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original HANDS Later |
Brand Unsigned, Geneva
Year circa 1880
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 11 263 (by “PFC”, Geneva)
Material 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamonds
Caliber 14’’’, cylinder escapement
Height 34.8 mm.
Width 30.3 mm.
Weight 30.6 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.