Geneva, Nov 07, 2021
LOT 392
‘’KNIGHTS IN ARMOR’’, JEAN MOISE BADOLLET
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 42,200 - 59,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,600 / EUR 4,700 - 6,600TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 7,125
Fine and rare, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter-repeating, 18K gold
pocket watch with automaton Jacks. White enamel with painted radial
Roman numerals, outer minute track, the center in blue steel dial plate
with animated with two gilt knight jacks appearing to strike bells when
the repeating is activated. The case is entirely engraved with leaves,
scrolls and geometric patterns, the front cover with central monogram.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-70-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |
Brand J. M. Badollet & Cie
Year circa 1890
Case No. 86563
Diameter 53 mm
Caliber 19’’’, rhodium plated, 21 jewels, wolf’s tooth winding, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, palladium Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band
Signature Dial, case and movement