Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 428
J. ASSMANN DECORATIVE POCKET WATCH, NIELLO-WORK DÉCOR; 14K PINK GOLD AND NIELLO
HKD 50,000 - 80,000
CHF 6,250 - 10,000 / USD 6,400 - 10,200
Sold: HKD 65,000
14K pink gold and niello, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round- shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6. Cover and case-back engraved and black niello-work enamelled in champlevé with decoration of friezes, foliages and ornaments; the cover showing Flora, goddess of flowers and Spring, stands on a pedestal with a flower sceptre in her hand; the case-back decorated en suite with, in the centre, a vase of flowers.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand J. Assmann, Glashütte i/Sachsen
Year Circa 1900
Movement No. 12 927
Calibre 19’’’, 3/4 plate, lever escapement
Case No. 12 927
Diameter 53.3 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Original winding fitted box, certificate of origin and one additional glass in its original paper