Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 129
BERTHOUD SKELETONIZED QUARTER REPEATER YELLOW GOLD Berthoud & Comp., No. 173624. Made circa 1815. Very fine and very rare, quarter-repeating, 18K yellow gold skeletonized pocket watch. Accompanied by a key.
HKD 24,000 - 40,000
USD 3,090 - 5,150 / CHF 3,065 - 5,085
Sold: HKD 30,000
Three-body, engine-turned case back, fluted band, transparent spring-loaded cuvette. Transparent, white enamel outer ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, the polished steel repeating mechanism visible on the skeletonized gilt brass front plate. Blued steel Breguet hands. 42 mm., frosted gilt, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusée and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental balance clock , silver regulation dial. Repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |