Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Jun 02, 2007
LOT 286
?Radial Pearls? Attributed to Bautte & Moynier à Genève, No. 33219. Made circa 1830 for the Chinese market. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, split pearl-set pocket watch with pearl-set dial and matching brooch fitting.
HKD 100,000 - 130,000
USD 13,000 - 17,000 / EUR 10,000 - 13,000
C. Two-body, sprung and hinged bezel set with split-pearls and seed pearls, the back set entirely with graduated split-pearls in a radial pattern, pendant and bow decorated to match. D. Matte and engine-turned gold with radial Roman numerals set with seed pearls, outer seed-pearl minute divisions, engine-turned center. Gold ?Lozenge? hands. M. 33 mm.,14???, gilt brass, threequarter plate, spring barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance recessed within the movement, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case marked MS and numbered. Diam. 43 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-9-12* |
Good Scratched Worn Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |