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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 379
The Cavalcade ?Breguet et Fils?, Swiss, circa 1820. Rare and interesting silver and enamel watch with concealed erotic scene.
HKD 45,000 - 60,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,500 / USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 92,000
C. Two-body, polished, with reeded bezels, the glass bezel of octagonal shape. D. Small, white enamel, Breguet numerals, eccentrically placed within a spring-loaded gilt plate chased with putti and courting doves. Gilt "fleur-de-lis" hands. Lifting the putti plate via a small lever protruding underneath the bezel at 3 o'clock reveals a large and finely painted on enamel scene depicting a couple on horseback, enjoying a frenetic cavalcade. M. 48 mm., hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock designed as a rosette.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |