Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 154
?Allegory of Hope? Fursy, A Paris, No. 1768. Made circa 1790. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, pearl-set lady?s pendant watch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,700 - 3,700
EUR 1,700 - 2,300 / USD 2,200 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 1,180
C. Two-body, ?Directoire?, back painted on enamel with a lady representing ?hope?, sitting by the shore at
sunset, mountains in the background, pearl-set bezels. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute
divisions, winding aperture at 2. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 25 mm (11???), hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with
cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock,
silver regulation dial.
Movement signed.
Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-51 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-53-06 |
Fair Reprinted HANDS Partially replaced |