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 - 87,000TO 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.
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 | |
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Grade: |
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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
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.
Diameter 28mm. ; 32 mm. ; 38 mm.
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.