Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 163
?The Scallop Shell? Swiss, Geneva, No. 10617. Made circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold and enamel scallop shell-form pendant watch with concealed dial. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,300 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 1,534
C. Two-body, ?fermée? type, shell-shaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically
decorated with blue, red, white and black champlevé enamel. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute
divisions and Arabic quarters. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 21 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 numbered.
Dim. 33 mm x 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-56 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-54-06 |
Good Service dial HANDS Partially replaced |