Geneva, Nov 10, 2024
LOT 522
AMALRIC FRÈRES, SWITZERLAND, "THE HEART PROOF OF LOVE'', QUARTER REPEATER ENAMEL AND DIAMONDS IN HEART SHAPE, SILVER AND GOLD
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
HKD 90,000 - 180,000 / USD 11,600 - 23,200 / EUR 10,700 - 21,300
Sold: CHF 10,625
A fine, rare and unusual, manual wind heart-shaped, quarter-repeating on bell. Foliate-chased borders and band, hinged and sprung bezel with translucent royal blue enamel reserves decorated with painted flowers and gold paillons within white enamel line borders, the back with a finely painted on enamel. White enamel dial with visible paste-set balance, blue steel hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-72-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Original |
Brand Amalric Frères, Switzerland
Model "THE HEART PROOF OF LOVE''
Year Circa 1815
Movement No. 21170
Length 64
Caliber 15''', gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, cylinder escapement, plain polished steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring.
Width 57
Signature Dial and movement