Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 27

The Altar of Love Guettier a Rouen, No. 136. Made circa 1770. Fine, 20K varicolored gold pocket watch.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 2,300 - 3,200 / EUR 1,800 - 2,200

C. Two-body, the back decorated with an oval varicolored scene of two hearts on the altar of love with a pair of doves above and surrounded by a basket of flowers, mandolin and bow and quiver, border and bezel with repeated pattern. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large Arabic fiveminute numerals. Gold fleur-de-lys hands. M. 35 mm., frosted gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental balance cock, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4-14**

Fair

Damaged

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-23-27-01

Fair

Later

Custom-made

HANDS Original