Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 574
GOLD & ENAMEL MANDOLIN FORM WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX Brandl à Wien, the case attributed to Fres Les Raffard, (Geneva). Made circa 1810. Very fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set mandolin-form watch with concealed dial and visible balance. Accompanied by the original chamois-lined morocco fitted box.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 66,000 - 100,000 / USD 8,500 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 11,250
Two-body, mandolin-form fermée type, the band decorated with black champlevé enamel and pearls, the back with translucent royal blue enamel and an enameled musical score on engraved gold foliage, the front overlaid with translucent red enamel and set with pearls, gold strings. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold spade hands. 22 mm. matte gilt full plate, fuse and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, continental balance clock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |