Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 491
"The Rapt of Europa" G.F. Koerber, Francfurt, No. 444. Made circa 1760. Very fine, quarter repeating, 20K gold, repoussé pair-cased pocket watch with signed outer case.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,200 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 6,490
C. Outer: two-body, repoussé, signed D.S., decorated with a scene of the rapt of Europa, within an asymmetric rococo cartouche, pierced foliate outer border, bezel decorated to match. Inner: two-body, "bassine", band pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and a mask. Silvered dust cap. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, five-minute Arabic numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. 33 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved single-footed silver cock, silver regulation dial, repeating on bell activated by depressing the pendant, originally à toc lever (now missing). Movement and dust cap signed. Diam. 50 mm. Property of a German Collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-52 |
Good |
Movement: 3-31* |
Good Transformations Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-45-01 |
Good HANDS Original |