Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 14, 2017

LOT 216

''DIAMOND ROSETTE'' Attributed to WILLIAM ANTHONY DIAMOND SNOWFLAKE retail by Just and Lane, No. 1855. Made circa 1800. Very fine, large, 18K gold and enamel, pearl and diamond set pocket watch.

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

HKD 120,000 - 200,000 / USD 15,000 - 25,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 23,750

Three-body, "Directoire", mastermark GB, back decorated with translucent Imperial blue enamel over elaborate engine- turning with rose-cut diamond-set applied rosette and large diamonds in the center, azure enamel frame with red enamel, pearl-set bezels and pendant. Hinged gold cuvette fixed to the movement ring. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold hands. 47 mm.Gilt brass, fully chased with scrolling foliage decoration, Chinese calibre drawn from that of Lepine with free standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain flat fivearm polished steel balance with flat balance spring and diamond end-stone.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Signed on the movement Just and Lane. DIAM. 56 mm. The present lot was previously sold by Neumarkt on June 1, 1972 The work of William Anthony is characterized by its high quality. He produced one day as well as 8 day movements other oval watches were made with articulated and expendable hands (less than 12 pieces known). To be sold without reserve