Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009
LOT 201
Berthoud a Paris, Swiss. Made circa 1775. Fine, 20K gold and painted on enamel lady?s pendant watch.
HKD 32,000 - 42,000
USD 4,500 - 6,000 / EUR 3,200 - 4,200
C. Two-body, ?Louis XVI?, bezel decorated with blue, green and white enamel foliage, the back decorated with a painted on enamel river scene with boats by a watermill with opalescent ground, Imperial blue border and outer light blue and white enamel dot border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. 27 mm., frosted gilt, full plate, tapered pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental-type balance cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-30 |
Fair Alterations |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-29-01 |
Fair Lacking elements HANDS Original |