Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 195
SWISS MOVEMENT BY ILBERY THE SHEPHERD ROMANCE ENAMEL AND GOLD Swiss, movement by Ilbery, London, circa 1830. Extremely fine and rare gold and enamel, pearl set quarter reapeating watch
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
HKD 96,000 - 145,000 / USD 12,400 - 19,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
Three-body, hinged bezel set with pearls, hinged back with pearl-set, finely painted with a scene of a young couple dresssed as a shepherd in landscape and multi-coloured paillion border, hinged engraved gilt cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gilt breguet hands. Gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |