Geneva, May 14, 2023
LOT 79
ROUSSEAU FILIGREE CASE 22K. GOLD
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
EUR 12,300 - 18,400 / USD 13,600 - 20,300 / HKD 108,000 - 160,000
Very fine and rare, small, 22K gold triple-cased watch.
Outer double-body of finely worked gold wire filigree floral patterns. Inner double-body, bassine, polished and gilt brass shark skin covered protecting case.
Gold champlevé with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Blued steel ''poker and beetle'' hands.
Outer double-body of finely worked gold wire filigree floral patterns. Inner double-body, bassine, polished and gilt brass shark skin covered protecting case.
Gold champlevé with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Blued steel ''poker and beetle'' hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Jean Rousseau, England
Year Circa 1750
Movement No. 2665
Material 22K. gold
Diameter 28mm. ; 32 mm. ; 38 mm.
Caliber 9'''Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage.
Signature Movement
Notes
English watches in filigree cases are particularly rare and this example is of much smaller diameter than usual. Thanks to its protecting case, it is also in an outstanding condition.