Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 392

Swiss ? Très Petite Swiss, case No. 852. Made circa 1850. Fine and very rare, miniature, 18K gold and enamel lady?s pendant watch.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 4,500 - 5,500 / EUR 3,300 - 4,000

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, chased flower and scroll bezel, pendant and bow, coin-edge band, the back cover overlaid with translucent royal blue guilloche enamel, gold paillon flowers in the center, engraved scroll border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, engraved flowers in the center. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16 mm., 7''', frosted gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm frosted gilt balance with flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 18 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The making of miniature watches has always been a challenge for watchmakers. Many have vied with each other to produce ever smaller mechanisms enabling them to boast of making "the World's Smallest Watch". With a diameter of 18 mm, the present watch can truly be described as a miniature.