Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011
LOT 404
LA FEMME Fres Esquivillon & Dechoudens (Genève), Made circa 1790. Unusual gilt metal pocket watch with painted enamel reverse.
HKD 25,000 - 40,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
C. Two-body, hinged, the reverse with painted enamel scene of two maidens in an orchard within blue border. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals. Gilt hands. M. 38 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with square pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed, dial signed Patry & Chaudoir, Geneve. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-12-25-75 |
Fair Worn Chipped ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-28-06 |
Good Replacements HANDS Partially replaced |