Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 227

MEMENTO MORI

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,500

Fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel pocket watch. Outer case: two-body, the deep back cover painted on enamel with a scene of a fruits and a bird, the bezel painted on enamel with leaves. Inner case: two-body,18K gold bassine, polished.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-75-01

Fair

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel

HANDS Original

Brand Alex Wilson London, London

Year Circa 1760

Movement No. 452

Calibre  15’’’, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass pierced and engraved cock

Diameter 59 mm

Signature Movement