Geneva, Nov 09, 2025
LOT 440
BLONDEL & MELLY, SWITZERLAND, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, HIGH RELIEF WITH ROSE-CUT DIAMOND-SET FOLIAGE, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
HKD 98,000 - 196,000 / USD 12,500 - 25,000 / EUR 10,800 - 21,500 / JPY 1,900,000 - 3,800,000
Sold: CHF 21,250
An extremely fine and extremely rare, 18k yellow gold and diamonds set, manual wind hunting case, key-winding pocket watch, the band and borders engraved with foliage decoration, the cover chased in high relief with rose-cut diamond-set foliage, the back decorated en suite with flowers and musical instruments. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, also engraved with technical details. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Blondel & Melly, Switzerland
Year Circa 1850
Case No. 18571
Diameter 45 mm.
Caliber 38 mm., gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 13 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet type bimetallic compensation curb on the index.
Weight 93 gr.
Signature Case