The Art Of Vacheron Constantin

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

LOT 24

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 315263, case No. 190129 completed in 1901, especially made for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel painted by Ronet. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fobwatch.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake sicle landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.


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Notes

This watch and the next lot are part of a series of six watches, Nos. 190124 to 190129, specially made for this shooting contest. Ilhistrated in l'Univers de Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, page 369.