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
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |