Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...
New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998
LOT 347
Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, case No. 176715, made for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1891. Very fine 18K gold and enamel keyless fob watch, suspended from a matching chain.
USD 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 4,600
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully enamelled with polychrome champleve flinque flowers and foliage against a black ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White flinque opalescent with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 27 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-17 |
Fair Slightly spotted |
Movement: 5* |
Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |