Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 347
At the Spinning Wheel? Geneva. Made circa 1790. Fine gold and enamel pearl-set center-seconds pendant watch.
HKD 42,000 - 52,000
USD 5,500 - 6,700 / EUR 4,500 - 5,500
C. Two-body, pearl-set bezel, the back finely painted with an oval scene of a courting couple seated in an Arcadian landscape, within a paillon frame on a translucent blue guilloché enamel ground, pearl-set border. Hinged frosted gilt metal cuvette. D. White enamel, upright Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track. Gold ?ovoid? hands. M. 43 mm., engraved gilt brass, standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-22* |
Fair Later original Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |