Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 448

?Pearl Sunburst ? Balsiger & Fils a Genève. Made circa 1830. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and pearl-set pendant watch.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

USD 13,000 - 16,000 / EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 162,500

C. Two-body, hinged sprung bezel set with pearls and seed pearls, the back set with graduated pearls. D. Gold with applied radial Roman numerals, outer minute markers, vari-colored gold foliate border, engine-turned center. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. 32 mm., frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, pierced and chased continental balance cock, silver regulator dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original