#384 • Hein Sartorj, 14K multicolor quarter repeater verge fusee w/beekeeping scene

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $325.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Hein Sartorj, Donauwörth, quarter-hour repeater verge fusee, 46mm, 14K multicolor gold OF original case with delightful and unusual beekeeping scene to rear, rear perimeter with basketweave pattern engraving which is pierced for sound transmission, bezel with multicolor floral detail, white enamel dial with winding aperture at 4, KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, no visible s#. Comes as pictured with a small gold-filled chain and a winding key. Gross weight of assembled watch 58.5 dwt (91.0 g). Materials tested via XRF analysis. CONDITION: Mvt: Started ticking when wound but hands only setting through approximately a quarter-hour sector before meeting resistance indicating repeat mechanism is likely not clearing engagement, if plunge is depressed the watch will strike three hour tones and two quarter-hour tones, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, few small abrasions; dial with hl near 5, numerous scattered glaze scratches and small nicks, small edge flake at 10; excellent hour hand, minute hand is missing; case shows very light wear, no dents, engraving detail with some reduction, evident past repair of latch area to bezel with a piece of material soldered within bezel and with a small area of metal loss from bezel above this area, button latch not securing as bezel slips easily open so further attention to this area will be required; bow pivots semi-freely; domed glass bull's-eye crystal with few fine scratches. Estimate: $2,600 - $3,800 JH-79935