Gold American open faced minute repeater Circa 1892
- Kenmerk
- SA1430
- Diameter
- 48 mm
- Estimate
- € 5.000 - 10.000
- Price sold
- € 8.200
Gold open faced minute repeating watch
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An 18k yellow gold American open-faced minute repeating watch, circa 1892, 18” movement, minute repeating on two gongs, American and Brazilian flags in polychrome enamel to the gold cuvette with historical inscription.
White enamel dial, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, later associated case, repeat slide to band, engraved monogram to case back, invisible hinge.
Case, dial and movement signed Tiffany & Co.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Tiffany & Co
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The cuvette depicts overlapping American and Brazilian flags, flanked by the names of the second and third presidents of Brazil, Peixoto and Moraes. It is dated November 15th, 1889, which marks Brazil’s Proclamation of the Republic, and 1894, the date on which President Peixoto’s term ended and President Moraes’ term began.The cuvette is further inscribed Mendonça, and the engraving to the back of the watch is S de M. It is very likely that these refer to Salvador de Mendonça, who served as Brazil’s Consul General to the United States from 1875-1889, and was named first Ambassador after Brazil switched from the Monarchy to Republic in 1889. During his tenure, he was responsible for commerce and relations between the two nations.
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An 18k yellow gold American open-faced minute repeating watch, circa 1892, 18” movement, minute repeating on two gongs, American and Brazilian flags in polychrome enamel to the gold cuvette with historical inscription.
White enamel dial, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, later associated case, repeat slide to band, engraved monogram to case back, invisible hinge.
Case, dial and movement signed Tiffany & Co.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Tiffany & Co
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The cuvette depicts overlapping American and Brazilian flags, flanked by the names of the second and third presidents of Brazil, Peixoto and Moraes. It is dated November 15th, 1889, which marks Brazil’s Proclamation of the Republic, and 1894, the date on which President Peixoto’s term ended and President Moraes’ term began.The cuvette is further inscribed Mendonça, and the engraving to the back of the watch is S de M. It is very likely that these refer to Salvador de Mendonça, who served as Brazil’s Consul General to the United States from 1875-1889, and was named first Ambassador after Brazil switched from the Monarchy to Republic in 1889. During his tenure, he was responsible for commerce and relations between the two nations.
Signed: Tiffany & Co
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