Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 489

?Agate? J.C. Hirshauer, Dresden, No. 42. Made circa 1770. Fine, agate and gilt metal pocket watch.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 15,340

C. Two-body, ?bassine?, the back and front made of agate with engraved gild bezel and hinge. D. White enamel with painted black Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost fiveminute divisions. Gilt ?Louis XV? hands. M. 34 mm, hinged on an engraved gilt movement ring, gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, flat balance spring, pierced foliate continental cock with steel end plate and ruby endstone, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 46 mm. Property of a European Collector


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-40-53-01-08

Good

Reprinted

HANDS Original

HANDS Repaired

Notes

J.C. Hirshauer (also Hirschauer) is recorded as working in Dresden in the late 18th century. He is known for watches in Meissen porcelain and hardstone cases.