Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 455
Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 365624, case No. 220971, circa 1905.Fine Art Nouveau18K gold keyless hunting-cased pocket watch.
CHF 3,700 - 4,500
EUR 2,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 4,370
C. Four-body, "bassine", front chased with rural scene, a house grape vines, forest in the background, back engraved with the initials "CF", gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 45 mm. (20'''), frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 53 mm.
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Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |