The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 709

Jefferys & Jones, London, No. 2014, circa 1785. Very fine and rare 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set watch with matching chatelaine in original Morocco fitted box.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 15,930

C. Two-body, back centered with a medallion in a diamond-set frame, translucent dark blue enamel on engine-turned ground, white enamel border in a repeated heart pattern, bezels in translucent dark blue and opaque white enamel in repeated gold pattern, chatelaine decorated en suite with two major links matching the back of the case, joined by oval enamel on gold links and pearl-set chains with a seal, key and two tassels, gilt spoon. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, winding aperture at 6 o?clock. Gold ?heart? hands. M. 36 mm.,frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, singlefooted cock. Signed on the movement. Diam. 47 mm., length with chatelaine 170 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-51

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-29-01

Good

Lacking elements

HANDS Original

Notes

Jefferys & Jones (ca. 1775 - ca. 1800) were well-known makers of richly decorated watches. Examples of their work are in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the City of London Museum, and others.