Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Geneva, Nov 10, 2019
LOT 225
BLONDEL & MELLY, MADE FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 7,500
Very fine and very rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel, hunting-cased pocket watch with ruby cylinder escapement and white enamel radial Islamic numerals dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-25 |
Good Slightly scratched Chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-19-01 |
Good Dent(s) HANDS Original |
Brand Blondel & Melly
Year Circa 1830
Movement No. 13442
Calibre 18’’’, frosted gilt, early bridge calibre, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring
Case No. 4893
Diameter 46 mm
Signature Case and Dial
Notes
Denis Blondel Recorded working at 27, Rue de la Cité in 1835 as a maker of complicated enamel watches for the oriental market.