Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010
LOT 124
Vauchez Repeating à Toc ? Royal Blue Enamel Vauchez en la Cité Paris, No. 1572. Made circa 1785. Fine, dumb quarter-repeating, 18K gold and enamel pendant watch.
HKD 35,000 - 50,000
USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,300
Sold: HKD 40,800
C. Double-body, Louis XVI with concealed hinge,the bezel decorated with Royal blue and white enamel and silver paillons in imitation of pearls, the back with translucent Royal blue guilloche enamel, gold and silver paillon central rosette to imitate pearls, outer border to match the bezel. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2. Gold beetle and poker hands. M. 31 mm, frosted gilt full-plate cut away for the going barrel, cylindrical pillars, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, polished steel bridge cock, index regulator with polished steel scale, repeating à toc activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
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: 4-77-01 |
Fair ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Original |