Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Oct 14, 2021
LOT 129
Gudin
Decorative pocket watch; gilded brass, enamel and rhinestones
HKD 2,600 - 7,600
CHF 300 - 900 / EUR 300 - 850 / USD 350 - 1,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 1,875
Gilded brass, enamel and rhinestone-set, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, “Louis XVI” pocket watch.
Case-back with, in the centre, a polychrome enamel oval miniature painting on brass showing a lady of quality, in bust, whose portrait is embellished with strass, in a silver frame set with rhinestones.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; gilded metal “Louis XVI” hands.
Movement 13’’’, full plate, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (probably gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock, polished steel end-piece.
Case-back with, in the centre, a polychrome enamel oval miniature painting on brass showing a lady of quality, in bust, whose portrait is embellished with strass, in a silver frame set with rhinestones.
White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; gilded metal “Louis XVI” hands.
Movement 13’’’, full plate, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (probably gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock, polished steel end-piece.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-6-8 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-14-72-77-01 |
Fair Damaged ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Original |
Brand Gudin, Paris
Model probably made in Geneva
Year circa 1775
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 2 334
Material gilded brass, enamel and rhinestones
Diameter 38.3 mm.
Caliber 13’’’, fusee and chain, verge escapement
Weight 49.1 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial and movement
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.