25,960 HKD
“Platinum and Diamonds” Vacheron Constantin, No. 405242, case No. 20179. Retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co. Made in the 1920s. Fine, rectangular, diamond-set platinum, lady`s wristwatch with diamond-set platinum bracelet. Two-body, diamond-set bezel and lugs, engraved scroll pattern on band, hooded and curved lugs, crown engraved with a flower, hinged case back engraved “ .B.” and framed by a geometric pattern. D. Silver with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel “feuille” hands. 9’’’, rhodiumplated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed by the retailer, movement signed Vacheron Constantin, Dim. 15 x 33 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Property of an American Lady
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-06-02
