Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 401
Vauchez ? Allegory of Chastity Vauchez A Paris. Made circa 1780. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 7,600 - 9,500 / EUR 5,600 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 10,800
C. Double-body, Louis XVI, the bezels with chased and engraved leaf and berry decoration, the back with an oval painted on enamel depiction of Diana repelling Cupid?s arrows with a shield, Arcadian landscape with leaping stag and cupid in the foreground, royal blue guilloché enamel border with gold paillons and outer white enamel line border. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals,outer minute divisions with Arabic fifteen minutes. Gold beetle and poker hands. M. 47 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, chain fusée, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and pierced and engraved continental cock. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-75-06 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Partially replaced |