Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 572
CAPT AUBERT VIRGIN & CHILD WITH ST. JOHN Hy. Capt Aubert à Genève, No. 10565. Made circa 1850. Fine, two-color 18K gold and painted on enamel pendant watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,200 - 4,400
Sold: CHF 2,500
Four-body, bassine, foliate engraved pendant and bezel, engine-turned band, the back cover with a painted on enamel panel depicting the Virgin and Child and St. John, raised two-color gold flower and foliate scroll border. Hinged gold cuvette. Silver with guilloche chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, flower and scroll engraved center, subsidiary seconds. Black Breguet hands. 15''', matte gilt, Lepine caliber, jeweled cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-24 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |