Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 396
Lacroix ? Flower Bouquet Lacroix, Geneve, No. 5100. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1840. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel lady?s pendant watch.
CHF 1,000 - 1,600
USD 1,000 - 1,600 / EUR 800 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 3,250
C. Four-body, "rococo", chased foliate and flower bezels, the back with painted on enamel flower bouquet within a foliate engraved and black champlevé enamel border, pendant with three articulated links. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned decoration. D. White enamel with radial Islamic numerals, outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. M. 12''', frosted gilt, Lepine caliber, cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case signed, cuvette signed ?Breguet?. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |