Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 237
LAFORGE ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WATCH & BROOCH GOLD, DIAMOND & RUBY J. Laforge, Besançon, No. 13188. Made circa 1900. Fine and very elegant, Art Nouveau, 18K gold, rose-cut diamond and ruby-set lady's keyless pendant watch with a detachable matching gold, pearl, diamond and ruby-set brooch. Accompanied by a period fitted box.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,100 - 5,200
Four-body, polished, the back cover decorated with an asymmetrical leaf-scroll and lattice design in relief, set with rose-cut diamonds and rubies. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large 24-hour numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. 10''', matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |