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Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006
LOT 133
?The Butterfly? Attributed to Tardy & Fils, Genève. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1890. Fine and elegant, 18K gold, enamel, ruby and rose-cut diamond-set lady?s keyless brooch in the form of a butterfly with concealed watch.
HKD 55,000 - 70,000
USD 7,000 - 9,000 / EUR 5,600 - 7,200
Sold: HKD 165,200
C. In the form of a butterfly, the wings overlaid with translucent
green, blue and yellow enamel and set with rubies and
rose-cut diamonds, the central body hinged to reveal the dial, the
winding crown formed from the butterfly?s antenna. D. White enamel
with radial blue Arabic numerals, red 12, outer gold dot minute
indexes. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 7???, frosted gilt, bar caliber, 15 jewels,
cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator.
Dim. 52 x 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |