Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 318
EEWAY BEAUTIFUL LADY WATCH CHINESE MARKET ENAMEL & PEARL Eeway, Fleurier, No. 456. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1875. Fine, gilt-metal, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with center-seconds and duplex escapement.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 40,000 - 57,000 / USD 5,200 - 7,300
Sold: CHF 13,750
Three-body, "empire", pearl-set bezel, pendant and bow, reeded band, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel figure of a young lady in 18th century costume holding a fan, translucent green enamel background over radial engine- turning, pearl-set border. Hinged cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gilt ovoid hands. 47 mm. matte gilded and foliate engraved, "Chinese" calibre, standing barrel, jeweled duplex escapement, five-arm polished steel balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |