Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 195

JOHN WENHAM - GOLD & ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH & CHATELAINE John Wenham, Dereham. Made circa 1780. Fine and attractive, gold, painted on enamel and pendant watch with a gold, painted on enamel and enamel-set chatelaine with key and seal en suite.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

HKD 64,000 - 96,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 15,000

Two-body, hinged bezel, the back set with a painted on enamel panel depicting a courting couple in a rural setting , translucent royal blue enamel border, green and white enamel outer bording. White enamel with radial arabic numerals, outer dot minute divisions. Gold hands. M. 33 mm., frosted gilt, full plate, conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with three arm brass balance and flat balance spring, micrometric potence adjustment, continental pierced foliate balance cock Movement signed.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 47 mm. THICKNESS 25 mm. To be sold without reserve