Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 288
Colomby ? Montre a Portrait Abraham Colomby, (Geneva), No. 8990. Made circa 1780. Fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and paste-set, pair-cased pendant watch.
CHF 2,700 - 3,700
USD 2,700 - 3,700 / EUR 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 4,000
C. Outer: two-body, back with painted on enamel portrait of a lady with paste-set highlights, paste frame, translucent imperial blue enamel border with gold paillon foliage, band engraved with repeated pattern, front bezel set with pastes. Inner: two-body, ?bassine?, polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals. Gilt Louis hands. M. 27 mm, hinged, gilt full-plate with pentagonal baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with ruby-paste endstone, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-78 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |