Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 394

Swiss ? Art Nouveau Dragonfly Pendant Watch Swiss. Made circa 1900. Very fine and rare, Art Nouveau, 18K gold, enamel, opal, pearl and ruby-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch.

CHF 2,700 - 5,400

USD 2,700 - 5,400 / EUR 2,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,250

C. Four-body, matte bezel and band, hinged and pierced back cover in the form of a dragonfly with opal body and ruby eyes, flanked by two pearl-set flower heads, chased leaf bow. Hinged gold cuvette overlaid with translucent aubergine guilloche enamel. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 9???, matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 23 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The dragonfly is one of the most iconic and desirable of Art Nouveau designs.