The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 24

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 331676,case No. 199489, made for C. H. Grottendieck à Bruxelles, circa 1904.Very fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless fob watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", the bezels chased with foliage, the back enamelled with painted champlevé enamelled crowned coat of arms of the family of a Count with the motto "A l'honneur". Hinged gold cuvette. D. Frosted gold with Arabic numerals, the centre engraved with foliage. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. 11''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the case and movement.Diam. 30 mm.