Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 158
?Spring Bouquet? Just & Son, London, No. 3472. Made for the Chinese market circa 1840. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl set pocket watch with center seconds.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 10,000 - 13,000 / USD 12,000 - 16,000
C. Three-body, the bezel, pendant and bow set with split-pearls, hinged and sprung back cover decorated with a finely painted on enamel bouquet of poppies, nasturtiums and roses on a dark blue guilloche enamel ground, white, pale green and red enamel border with chased gold scrolls, outer split-pearl border. Hinged and sprung gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minutes and seconds track with Arabic quarter hour numerals. Gold ?ovoid? hands. M. 43 mm., Chinese calibre, frosted gilt, entirely engraved, standing barrel, 8 jewels, lateral lever escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-26-01 |
Good Upgraded HANDS Original |