Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 408
HEBDOMAS, 8 DAY GOING, ENAMEL AND PEARL Hebdomas, Swiss, No. 117855. Made for the Chinese market circa 1900. Rare, 14K gold and enamel, pearl-set, eight day going, keyless fob watch with Paul Perret special compensation balance.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 32,000 - 48,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,250
Three body, "bassine et filets", band with enamel foliate decoration, the front and the back with painted on enamel scenes of a coutring couple, on the front a portrait of a lady, bezels pearl-set. White enamel eccentric with Roman numerals, outer gilt floral decoration and visible balance. Blued steel "spade" hands. 14''', giIt brass, inverted Hebdomas patented caliber with extra large barrel on the back, straight fine lever escapement, Paul Perret bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |