Geneva, May 10, 2026
FRAN. FRIEX À ANVERS, ENGLAND, GOLD PAIR CASED POCKET WATCH WITH ENGINE TUMED CASE IN A BASKET WORK PATTERN, GOLD
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A fine and unusual 18k yellow gold, manual wind open-face, key-winding, pocket watch. White enamel dial with gold Louis XV hands. Polished inner case; the outer case exquisitely engine-turned with a delicate basket-weave pattern.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Fran. Friex à Anvers, England
Year Circa 1770
Caliber 34 mm., giIt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, applied pierced and engraved decoration on the back plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance with mock pendulum, fine Dutch silver cock with semi-circular aperture and chased fabulous animais, garnet endstone. Signed on the back plate within the cock aperture.
Diameter 49 mm.
Weight 110 gr.
Signature Movement