Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2025

LOT 481

CHARMAN & CO., ENGLAND, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, THE CASE BY LOUIS COMPTEES, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 10,000 - 20,000

HKD 95,000 - 190,000 / USD 12,300 - 24,500 / EUR 10,800 - 21,500

Sold: CHF 13,750

A very fine and rare, large 18k gold, painted on enamel, manual wind open face case with master mark L.C., with fixed cuvette, reeded band, split pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow, the back painted on enamel with a fine bouquet of summer flowers against translucent bleu enamel over sunburst engine-turning, the border decorated in champlevé enamel. Spring-loaded back opened by a push-piece in the pendant. Gilded dust-cap finely engraved with scrolling foliage. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade and poker" hands.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-32

Good

Slightly restored
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Charman & Co., England

Model made for the Chinese market

Year London hallmarks for 1816-1817

Movement No. 9053

Case No. 9053

Diameter 61 mm.

Caliber 50 mm (23'''), hinged, full-plate, gilt, going barrel, cylindrical pillars, cylinder escapement, brass four-arm balance, the balance and the steel escape wheel jeweled, both with ruby endstones, flat balance spring with Joseph Bosley patented regulator, gilded cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage.

Weight 156 gr.

Signature Movement, case and dial numbered

Notes

The English style, by such makers as Anthony, Ilbery, and Charman can be identified by the finish of the movement and the way it is fitted into the case (usually with a fixed cuvette). Some watches were made in Switzerland mimicking the English style, due to the prestige attached to a London-signed watch.