Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Mar 09, 2022
LOT 8
B. Adiscon
“Louis XV” pocket watch with its matching chatelaine; gilded metal, enamel and rhinestones
HKD 17,000 - 34,000
EUR 1,950 - 3,900 / CHF 2,000 - 4,000 / USD 2,200 - 4,400
Gilded metal (“doublé” gilded brass), enamel and coloured rhinestones, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch; the décor imitating Meissen porcelain with flower motifs and imitation of precious stones and fine stones (diamonds, rubies, sapphires and topazes).
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Poker & Beetle” hands.
Movement 15’’’, full plate, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, polished steel three-arm balance, engraved gilded English cock, silver index regulator.
Accompanied by its chatelaine decorated en suite with two contemporary breloques.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6-13 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly damaged |
Movement: 3-6** |
Good Slightly oxidized Repair required, 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 B. Adiscon, London
Model most probably made in Germany, Berlin (Prussia) or Friedberg (Bavaria)
Year circa 1760
Movement No. 3 171
Case No. unnumbered
Material gilded metal, enamel and rhinestones
Diameter 40.4 mm.
Caliber 15’’’, verge escapement
Weight 95.8 gr. (approx.)
Signature movement
Accessories matching chatelaine (Length 150 mm. approx.; Weight 93.1 gr. approx.); modern fitted box
Notes
Most probably made in Germany, Berlin (Prussia) or Friedberg (Bavaria), the décor imitating Meissen porcelain with flower motifs and imitation of precious stones and fine stones (diamonds, rubies, sapphires and topazes).
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