Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 87
Breguet ET Fils ? Quarter Repeating Watch Breguet et Fils, Swiss, case No. 10597. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 9,375
c. Three-body, Empire, the back painted on enamel depicting a lady playing the lyre, shield-shaped border with gold and blue paillon foliate decoration on a Royal blue ground, scalloped band. Gilt-metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring. d. White enamel, secured by a screw, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. m. 42 mm., gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with faceted red stone endpiece, silvered regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-06 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced |