Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 310
L'EPINE - LOUIS XV VARICOLORED GOLD & ENAMEL WATCH L'Epine, H.ger du Roy à Paris. Made circa 1770. Fine, 20K varicolored gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 66,000 - 100,000 / USD 8,500 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 9,375
Two-body, Louis XV, chased bezel and border with a repeated pattern, the back decorated with an oval painted on enamel classical scene with figures at an altar, varicolored gold flower and swag border. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions and large Arabic five minute numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. 34 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 clock with polished steel endplate, silver regulator dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |