Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 14
Silver Balance Cock Bichon a Moulin. Made circa 1785. Fine and rare, silver pocket watch with silver balance cock.
CHF 2,800 - 3,800
USD 2,600 - 3,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,400
C. Two-body, ?bassine?, polished. D.White enamel with radial Roman numerals, inner half-hour markers, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. 35 mm., matte gilt, baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and foliate chased silver continental type balance cock with polished steel end-piece and faceted endstone, large silver regulation dial with radial Roman numerals. Movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-24-07 |
Fair Slightly chipped HANDS Replaced |