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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 684
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 297688, American case No. 297688, made for Harris & Shafer, Washington D.C., circa 1893 Fine 14 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless watch.
CHF 2,900 - 3,200
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic mimerais, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement "à mouscaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement by the retailer, Vacheron Constantin trade mark under the dial on the front plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
