Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
GOLD & ENAMEL MANDOLIN FORM WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX Geneve Made circa 1810. Very fine and rare, ''filigrane'' 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set mandolin-form watch with concealed dial. Accompanied by the original morocco fitted box.
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Three-body, the sound-board in 18K gold ''filigrane'', the sound-hole with ''filigrane''gold foliage and green and black enamel decoration in the center ,raised gold wreath border, the back of the sound-chest with alternating 2 ogivals translucent red enamel segments and gold segments with chased foliage. White enamel, Breguet numerals. Gold Breguet hands. 17 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate, cylndrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued-steel balance spring, continental cock, rack and pinion regulator with a silver plate.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |