Important Collector's Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Nov 11, 2007
LOT 184
Book-Form Pendant Watch Chs. Oudin, Hger. de la Marine, Palais Royal, 52, Paris, Swiss. Made circa 1870. Fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel book-form pendant watch with concealed compartment contaning a concertina frame for three photographs.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 2,700 - 3,500 / USD 3,800 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 8,850
C. Three-body, hinged, the front and back covers decorated with black and white champlevé decoration and engraving, the spine engraved, hinged, engraved clasp, the back cover containing a concertina gold photograph frame for three photographs, ring suspension loop. Hinged gold cuvette, D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel spade hands. M. 21 x 24.4 mm, heart-shaped, bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 30 x 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-43-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |