Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 172
?Quarter-Repeat? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 19044. Made circa 1820. Very fine and rare, quarter-repeating, 18K pale pink gold pocket watch.
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 800 - 1,200
Sold: USD 2,760
C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, engine-turned case back and band, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Pale pink gold "lozenge? hands. M. 17???, full plate, gilt brass, fusée and chain, verge escapement, 3-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12-15 |
Good Worn Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-13-01 |
Good Oxidized Slightly damaged HANDS Original |