16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2219
 

2219

Charles Humbert Fils: An 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
signed Charles Humbert Fils, Chaux de Fonds, Suisse, circa 1890

good quality lever movement, bimetallic balance with blued overcoil hairspring, polished bevelled plate edges, jewelled hammers quarter repeating on two outer steel gongs, enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial, inner red 24-hour track and an outer fifth of seconds track, case back with an engraved monogram repeat slide and chronograph button in the band, case with maker's mark Humbert Ramuz & Co and numbered 61271, stamped 18k, cuvette signed

60mm wide

Sold for £2,100
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000


 

Case with surface scratches and minor dents in parts, back cover with an engraved monogram, front cover is very slightly springing when closed, winding crown with slight damage but still working and winding correctly, plexi glass is slightly dirty, dial is clean with no damage, hand setting and winding smoothly, chronograph is working correctly, repeat slide is sticking when pushing the slide, the repeat is working but not striking the correct hours indicated by the hands, hands will need re-setting when movement is serviced, movement in going order. Total watch weight 167.6g.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022

To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.

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Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.

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