Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 377
BOVET MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET GOLD AND ENAMEL Bovet, Fleurier, No. 3358. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1870. Very fine, silver and painted on enamel, center-seconds pocket watch.
HKD 80,000 - 120,000
USD 10,300 - 15,450 / CHF 10,200 - 15,300
Sold: HKD 106,250
Four-body, "Empire", the back enamel panel finely painted with a scene of three cherubs relaxing in the country side, the bezels, pendant and bow with enamel, reeded band. Gilt-rimmed glazed cuvette. White enamel with narrow radial Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds divisions. Blued steel spade hands. Frosted gilt, Chinese caliber with free-standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three- arm gilt balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |