Important Watches
Geneva, Mar 20, 2010
LOT 443
F(erdinand) Berthoud Venus & Cup id F(erdinand) Berthoud a Paris, No. 989. Made circa 1780. Fine, gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set, pocket watch.
CHF 10,000 - 11,000
USD 9,000 - 10,000 / EUR 6,600 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 12,000
C. Two-body, bassine, split-pearl-set bezel, pendant and bow, the back decorated with a finely painted on enamel scene of Cupid being comforted by Venus in a woodland setting, split-pearl-set border. D. White enamel with radial blue Roman numerals, outer minute track and red Arabic five-minute numerals, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Pierced gold hands. M. 37 mm., hinged gilt brass full plate with hexagonal baluster pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm steel balance, flat balance spring, pierced and foliate chased continental type balance cock with polished steel end-piece, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3-62-63* |
Good Later escapement Later balance Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-27-01 |
Very good Custom-made HANDS Original |