Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 400
BRANDT PURSE WATCH GOLD AND ENAMEL Brandt à Genève. Made circa 1850. Fine and rare, lady's gold purse with blue guilloche enamel set with diamonds and concealed watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,200 - 6,300
Sold: CHF 8,750
Two-body silk lined purse with foliate and floral engraving, hinged and sprung oval rectangular cover with diamond-set foliate and floral engraving on a blue guilloche enamel background concealing the dial (in need of adjustment) . White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. 29 mm., matte gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cover and dial signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |