Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2019
BLONDEL & MELLY
Very fine, decorative pocket watch with an early winding-mechanism, made for the Turkish market; 18K yellow gold and enamel.
Brand Blondel & Melly
Model Retailed by Leroy (signature in Arabic characters)
Year Circa 1840
Movement No. 13 328
Calibre 17’’’, gilded brass, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring
Case No. 13 328
Material 18K yellow gold and enamel
Dimensions Ø 50.7 mm
Signature Cuvette (by the maker) and Dial (by the retailer).
Accessories 18K yellow gold Breguet chain and gold and enamel Breguet winding-key decorated en suite
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 |