Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 382
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN HALF-HUNTING Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 295146, case No. 177706. Made in 1893. Fine and rare, 18K gold, half-hunting cased, keyless lady?s pendant watch.
CHF 2,200 - 4,200
USD 2,500 - 4,600 / EUR 1,800 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 3,500
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, front cover with glazed aperture and black enamel radial Roman numerals. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic fi ve minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold spade hands. M. 12???, frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 15 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line lever a moustache escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |