Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 316

ROUSSEAU FILIGREE CASE 22K. GOLD

CHF 5,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,300 - 10,600 / USD 5,600 - 11,100 / HKD 43,300 - 87,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 18,750

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.


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Grading System
Grade:
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, the perfect canvas for artistic expression. Its classic and elegant design highlights the delicate details of the gold filigree floral pattern. Thanks to its protecting case, it is also in an outstanding condition.