Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 170
THE TULIP Lechner a Vienne, Geneva, No. 782, circa 1820. Very fine 18K gold and enamel form watch designed as a tulip.
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
HKD 80,000 - 160,000 / USD 10,000 - 20,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 6,875
Three-body, two spring-loaded petals very realistically painted on enamel, hinged to the base of the flower of translucent red enamel over flinqué with green leaves stemming from a gold stalk, suspended by four chains joined by a single ring. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Arabic 15 minutes, winding aperture at 1 o'clock. Blued steel "lozenge" hands. 19.5 mm. (8 3/4'''), hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plainrass balance, continental cock..
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-72-04 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture HANDS Later |