Only Online Auction (GENEVA)
Geneva, Dec 14, 2006
?Gold padlock pendant watch? Unsigned, Swiss, probably Geneva, circa 1860. Fine and amusing, gold and enamel concealed dial form watch in the shape of a padlock with a loop top that opens and a hinged cover. Accompanied by a decorative original watch key in the form of a slender gold hand.
C. Four-body, polished, spring-loaded cover with a rose-cut diamond-set keyhole over blue enamel, inside the back cover a compartment for a picture. D. White with painted black radial Roman numerals and outer minute divisions. Blued steel hands. M. Heart-shaped, gilt brass bar calibre, cylinder escapement, plain gilt three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Dim. 45 x 27 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-10-16 |
Fair Patinated Rusted |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-04 |
Good HANDS Later |