Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 68
MELLY PENDANT WATCH PEARL AND GOLD Frères Melly (Geneva), case No. 9268. Made circa 1830. Fine and rare, 18K gold and pearl-set lady's pendant watch. Accompanied by a key.
HKD 30,000 - 50,000
USD 3,900 - 6,500 / CHF 3,700 - 6,000
Sold: HKD 36,250
Two-body, bassine, entirely set with split-pearls in a radial pattern, simulating a cockle-shell. Gold, engine-turned and engraved, Roman numerals on plane reserves, outer minute track. Gold 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial and movement signed.
DIAM. 35 mm.