Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 149
LORGNETTE WATCH PAINTED ON ENAMEL AND GOLD Baudin Freres, Geneve. Made circa 1870. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel folding lorgnette with concealed watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box and winding key.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 9,375
Spring-loaded front cover decorated with a painted on enamel panel depicting an angel and his muse against a flower background, finely and deeply pierced and chased body decorated with scrolls and flowers, the hinged lorgnette released by a catch in the side, ring suspension loop. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, set in a polished gold plate. Blued steel hands. 10 ½```, gilt brass bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |