#48 • Swiss, purse or travel watch, sterling silver w/Art Deco enamel design

Part of 260716 - "Horological Heat Wave" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 9 - July 16 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $275.00

Status: Sold

EPW - Unsigned Swiss, purse or travel watch, 38mm height x 30mm width when closed, sterling silver case with very attractive color enamel in geometric Art Deco style, case slides out and folds back to form a small stand, silvered dial with luminous material at numerals, SW-SS, lever escapement, 15J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#52026 within case. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, toning of plates with areas of darker tone; dial with overall darkening and scattered surface spots; fine hands; case shows medium wear, some scattered scratches and dings, enameling largely intact though with a few losses including a loss of black to area above front center and a loss of black at upper-left of front, sliding element of case tends to pull fully out and separate unless handled with awareness of this issue; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal though with some whitish debris internally at its lower portion. Estimate: $200 - $350 JH-79144