Swiss historically important lever chronograph Circa 1909
- Kenmerk
- SB0073
- Diameter
- 49 mm
- Estimate
- € 5.000 - 8.000
- Price sold
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Chronograph presented to Jacques Eiffel by his grandfather
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A Swiss historically important gold open faced keyless lever chronograph pocket watch, circa 1909. Presented to Jacques Eiffel by his grandfather Gustave Eiffel. Highly jewelled gilt lever movement. Gold cuvette inscribed ‘Jacques Eiffel 24 Juin 1909 Souvenir de son bon papa Eiffel’. White enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer track calibrated for the chronograph, subsidiary seconds and blued steel chronograph hand. Polished case with applied ‘JE’ to the rear cover. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Signed: A.H. Rodanet
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Gustav Eiffel (1832-1923) was a French civil engineer and architect. In 1884, he began studying towers and in 1885 he designed the interior workings for the Statue of Liberty, which was to be a gift symbolising international friendship between France and the United States. He is best known for the world famous Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, France. Today, the Eiffel Tower stands as the most famous French monument and some believe that Eiffel’s innovative design prepared the world for modern skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. This watch was given by Gustav to his grandson Jacques Eiffel as a symbol of his great affection.
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Signed: A.H. Rodanet
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Gustav Eiffel (1832-1923) was a French civil engineer and architect. In 1884, he began studying towers and in 1885 he designed the interior workings for the Statue of Liberty, which was to be a gift symbolising international friendship between France and the United States. He is best known for the world famous Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, France. Today, the Eiffel Tower stands as the most famous French monument and some believe that Eiffel’s innovative design prepared the world for modern skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. This watch was given by Gustav to his grandson Jacques Eiffel as a symbol of his great affection.
Signed: A.H. Rodanet
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