Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 177
MELLY - PEARL PENDANT WATCH Frères Melly (Geneva), case No. 9400. Made circa 1830. Fine and rare, 18K gold and pearl-set lady's pendant watch.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 6,250
Two-body, bassine, entirely set with split-pearls in a radial pattern. Gold, engine-turned and engraved, Arabic numerals on white enamel reserves, outer white enamel minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. 26 mm., matte gilt, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, continental balance clock, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed.
| 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 |
Notes
DIAM. 35 mm.