109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 208

Longines

A lady's rare Swiss shooting contest presentation pocket watch "Eidgenössisches Schützenfest Zürich 1907" with original box. Only 240 pieces were produced

estimated
1.2001.800 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, the back cover with a relief of the likeness of Helvetia and of the goddess of Zurich, signed.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, club-tooth lever escapement, screw compensation balance.
Case no.1895127
Diam.33 mm
Circa1906
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.32 g


A medallion showing two female heads in profile is set into the back of the watch: The front female figure is the city goddess of Zurich, the back Helvetia as a symbol for Switzerland, designed by A. Boesch and hallmarked and engraved by Holy Frères.