Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2018
LOT 327
LÉO JUVET "CHINESE" WATCH, SILVER AND GILDED SILVER
HKD 48,000 - 64,000
CHF 6,000 - 8,000 / USD 6,200 - 8,200
Silver and gilded silver, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch with centre-seconds, made for the Chinese market The scene painting on enamel on silver showing a young Western woman, in bust, looking to the left. It's extremely rare to find a watch typically made for the Chinese market with such a subject.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Leo Juvet
Year Circa 1870-1890
Case No. 83 328
Caliber 21'' gilded brass, engraved Chinese-style, with going barrel, lateral lever escapement
Dimensions Ø 56 mm.
Signature Case (Chinese hallmark)
Accessories Levinson & Sons, Perth, W.A. (Western Australia), winding-key