Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 581
DIMIER A SPRING BOUQUET Dimier, Geneva, No. 3335. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1880. Fine, large, gilt-metal, painted on enamel and pearl-set center-seconds pocket watch.
CHF 5,000 - 10,000
HKD 41,000 - 80,000 / USD 5,400 - 10,400
Sold: CHF 11,250
Three-body, Empire, reeded band, the back painted on enamel with a large bouquet, pearl-set bezels, pendant and bow. Glazed gilt-rimmed cover over the movement. White enamel, narrow radial Roman numerals, center seconds, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Chinese hands. 56 mm. gilt Chinese caliber, 10 jewels, steel bridges, steel free-standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Dimier in Chinese characters, case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-77-79 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Outer overglaze |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |