Vacheron Constantin
A yellow gold and enamel hunting case watch, Made in 1856
No reserve
Auction Closed
March 7, 07:13 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A yellow gold and enamel hunting case watch, Made in 1856
Dial: enamel, with hairline and loss
Caliber: cal. 13’’ H 1 cylinder escapement, 4 jewels, key wind and set
Movement number: 57’843
Case: 18k yellow gold, enamel, hunting case with signed cuvette, one side enameled with Suisse mountain scene, reverse centered by polychrome burst of flowers. Both sides bordered by running foliate scrolls and heightened by white opaque enamel, with losses
Case number: 57’843
Size: 34 mm diameter
Signed: movement, case stamped 'M.P. & CIE'
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity confirming the year of manufacture in 1856 with elaborate enameled hunting case, and travel pouch
The present lot is accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity confirming the original date of manufacture in 1856. The hunting case celebrates the firm's incredible handcraft skills. One lid is decorated with a peinture sur émail rendering of a Suisse mountain scene. To the reverse a polychrome burst of flowers in bright pinks and blues.