Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 173
Chinoiserie Pendulette de Voyage Miniature J.E. Swiss, "Pendulette de voyage miniature", No. 130. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, miniature, silver and enamel, 8-day going keyless clock with chinoiserie decoration. Accompanied by a fitted traveling box. To be sold without reserve
HKD 4,000 - 8,000
USD 500 - 1,000 / EUR 400 - 800
Sold: HKD 10,000
C. Rectangular, silver inlaid with black champlevé enamel, the front with a chinoiserie scene in gold, hinged back, bun feet. D. Rectangular, silver with painted oriental-style Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 35 x 23 mm., rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, rectangular with going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed ?8 Days?. Dim. 43 x 29.5 x 21 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |