Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001
LOT 275
Unsigned, Geneva. Produced circa 1830.Very fine, 18K gold and enamel bracelet fitted with a watch.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
C. watch case: two-body, spring-loaded top entirely covered with gold foliage accented by white enamel floral decoration on a black enamel ground, the band with 16 lobes, decorated similarly to the cover, polished back. Bracelet: three flexible links on each side decorated with a pattern matching the watch. D. gold with white enamel cartouches for Arabic hour chapters, enameled outer minute ring, "guilloché" center, winding aperture between 1 and 2 o'clock. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 30.5 m., hinged, gilt brass full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusée and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock.Stamped on the watch case with Paris Assay Office mark used between Aug 16, 1817 and May 10, 1838 and with an unidentified mark on the first bracelet link.Diam. Watch and miniature holder 48 mm.Bracelet dim. 165 mm long x 25 mm wide.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 8 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 10 |