16th Nov, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
  Lot 181
 

181

An Unusual Art Deco 18ct Gold Flip Top Rectangular Wristwatch, signed Longines, circa 1927,...

An Unusual Art Deco 18ct Gold Flip Top Rectangular Wristwatch, signed Longines, circa 1927, (calibre 9.47) lever movement signed and numbered 4653682, silvered dial with Breguet style Arabic numerals, rectangular seconds dial, unusual flip top hinged front cover with ribbed decoration and a central cartouche with engraved initials, case back numbered 4653682, inside case back stamped 18k, 25mm by 42mm, with Longines box see illustration

Sold for £950
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

08.10.19 Case with surface scratches and minor dents in parts, front cover with engraved initials, front cover hinge with signs of repair with gold solder, back cover numbers are slightly rubbed, front cover opens when pressing the two bottom side buttons, front cover is slightly springing when closed, later strap and buckle, dial with staining marks and scratches, number 7 numeral is missing and the 1 is missing from the 10 o'clock numeral, hour hand is discoloured, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. Movement and case with same numbers, case is not signed Longines, Movement is singed Longines.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part I), 16th Nov, 2019

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part I)

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