Lot 210

Various

Schützenfest

A unique set of 5 very fine Swiss 18 K gold shooting contest presentation pocket watches - with collector's box

Boitel: "Eidgenössisches Schützenfest Glarus 1892" made of 18 K pink gold with chased and engraved case, decorated with angel and Swiss flag in an oval cartouche, No. 77078, diameter 30 mm, weight 25 g. Only 570 pieces of this type were produced. The bridge movement is fitted with a cylinder escapement and a monometallic balance.
Omega: "Bernisches Kantonal Schützenfest 1906" in 18 K gold with a lady's portrait in high relief, signed Holy Frs. on the back, No. 3630823, diameter 33 mm, weight 32 g - very rare. The 2/3 plate movement is fitted with a club-tooth lever escapement and a screw compensation balance.
Anonymous: "Tir Fédéral Neuchatel 1898" in 18 K gold and polychrome translucent enamel, No. 28035, 29 mm, 22 g - very rare. The 2/3 plate movement is fitted with a club-tooth lever escapement and a screw compensation balance.
Longines: Swiss shooting contest presentation pocket watch "Aargauisches Kant. Schützenfest Lenzburg 1911", 18 K gold, No. 2414742, chased back side, 33 mm, 27 g - very rare. The 2/3 plate movement is fitted with a club-tooth lever escapement and a screw compensation balance.
Auguste Baud, Fabt. à Genève: "Eidgenössisches Schützenfest Winterthur 1895" in 18 K pink gold with florally engraved decoration and central coat of arms on the back, No. 8075, 33 mm, 28 g. Only 300 pieces were produced. The bridge movement is fitted with a cylinder escapement and a ring balance.