Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 559
Vacheron & Constantin a Geneve, No.316391, case No. 190537 completed in 1901, sold on April 13, 1901 for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel by Ronet. Fine 18ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake side landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland (slightly restored). Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands (slightly restored). M. 10,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.
