Exceptional Discoveries: The Olmsted Complications Collection
Paul Ditisheim
A boxed deck timepiece, No. 98234, Circa 1925
No reserve
Lot Closed
December 10, 05:44 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
Movement: gilt lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, 18 jewels, 5 adjustments, numbered 715603 and 5603, signed Paul Ditisheim, Solvil, Patented Compensation No. 98234
Dial: silvered dial, Roman numerals, up-and-down indication for 36-hours, recessed subsidiary dial for constant seconds
Case: single-tier Brazilian rosewood box with lacquered brass mounts, posterior side of the case fitted with winding crown, upper lid interior fitted with maker’s nameplate Paul Ditisheim, Solvil, Hora Oficial
Signed: case and dial
Diameter of Dial: 7.23 cm
Accessories: accompanied by Vernay & Jussel invoice dated March 4th, 1991, listing the price as $3,549.56
Sotheby’s New York, February 8, 1991, Lot 102