Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 473
Philippe ? Silver Neo-Baroque Lapel Watch Philippe Ft. A Paris. Made circa 1870. Fine and unusual, silver, keyless lapel watch .
CHF 1,600 - 3,000
USD 1,600 - 3,000 / EUR 1,200 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 4,500
C. Three-body, the bezels and band chased with stylized foliage, transparent back underpainted with a fleur-de-lis lattice and central crest, two suspension chains, sculptural lapel fitting with the letter ?M? on a cartouche flanked by winged putti below a plumed helmet. D. White enamel with blue radial Roman numerals within cartouches. Silver fleurde- lis hands. M. 13???, rhodium plated, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 35 x 120 mm. overall.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-24-01 |
Good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |