Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012

LOT 168

LECOULTRE & CO THE SHEPHERDESS LeCoultre & Co., Swiss, No. 30648. Made circa 1900. Fine and elegant, Louis XV-style, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set keyless pendant watch.

HKD 24,000 - 5,100

USD 3,000 - 6,500 / EUR 2,400 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 27,500

C. Four-body, Louis XV, the bezel set with seed pearls, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel scene of a shepherdess in a country landscape, pearl-set border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 20 mm, matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed, case numbered and stamped with S.G. maker's mark. Diam. 25 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-24-78

Good

Slightly chipped

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original