Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 566
Breguet, Swiss, No. 8980, circa 1800. "Le Vice et la Vertu" Very fine and unusual 18K gold watch with concealed enamel painted erotic scene.
HKD 55,000 - 70,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 80,500
C. Three body, Directoire with concealed hinge, polished. A very finely painted enamel scene within a concealed compartment in the back, features a young maiden in a landscape, resisting the advances of a suitor. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minutes ring. Gold halt-moon hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, slim Hessen's calibre the barrel passing through the back plate, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Apocryphal signature on the dial and back plate. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-6-01 |
Fair Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |