Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 196
JOHN WENHAM - GOLD & ENAMEL PENDANT WATCH & CHATELAINE Unsigned, enamel,diamonds & pearl with chatelaine, London, No. 1917. Made circa 1790. Very fine and rare gold, enamel, diamonds and pearl-set pocket watch with matching detachable 19 cm.long (total) gold, enamel and pearl chatelaine with key and seal.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 8,750
Two-body, solid, hinged, the bezel with blue enamel and split pearls set within gold chatons, matching outer reverse to royal blue enamel center with diamond set circular wreath, central oval with hairs glazed compartment with diamond border. White enamel, black Arabis numerals, outer minutes, winding aperture. Rose-cut diamond-set hands. Full plate, gilt, engraved top plate, turned pillars, fusee barrel with verge escapement, pierced and engraved single-footed cock with diamond end-stone, steel three-arm balance, flat hairspring, silver regulation dial. Movement numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-71-72-01 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Original |