Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 399

The Scallop Shell Attributed to Cronier ainé, rue Honoré à Paris, No. 2255. Made circa 1800. Fine, 18K gold and enamel scallop shellform pendant watch with concealed dial.

HKD 18,000 - 28,000

USD 2,300 - 3,600 / EUR 1,800 - 2,800

Sold: HKD 40,000

C. Two-body, ?fermée? type, shellshaped, spring-loaded front cover reveals the dial, both sides identically decorated with blue, black and yellow enamel, fixed suspension ring. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel feuille hands. M. 28 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain three-arm brass balance, continental cock pierced and engraved, polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Dim. 38 mm x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-11-32

Good

Slightly worn

Slightly restored

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-06

Good

HANDS Partially replaced