8,050 CHF
Not signed, Swiss, Calendrier Breveté (Video-Volo, Swiss patent No. 33608), circa 1900. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, double face, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating calendar watch. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", Engineturned, the cover with the black champleve enamelled monogram "A.H.". White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary seconds and center moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. Hinged mat gilt and silvered on the back, with date ring, outer revolving ring for the days of the week and aperture for the months with indication of their number of days. Single gilt brass hand. Notes This type of double face calendar watch incorporating the additional feature of minute repeating, is very rare.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1994-10-15
