Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 161
?The Seashell? Toutlemonde a Paris, No. 1807. Made circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set shell-form pendant watch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,500 - 2,300
EUR 900 - 1,200 / USD 1,200 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 1,298
C. Two-body, ?fermée? type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated
with blue, white and black enamel, split-pearl set borders. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute
divisions. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 23 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and
chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock
pierced and engraved, silver regulation dial.
Movement signed.
Dim. 30 mm x 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-62 |
Fair |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-04 |
Good HANDS Later |