Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 86
Rinaldo & Armida Swiss (probably Genève). Made circa 1790. Fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
c. Two-body, Louis XVI, the back finely painted on enamel depicting Rinaldo & Armida flanking a white, gold and blue paillon urn in a landscape, Royal blue guilloche background, pearl-set border and bezel, engraved band. d. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic fifteen-minute numerals. Gilt fancy hands. m. 42 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Diam. 49.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-04 |
Good HANDS Later |