Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 290
Blanc Père & Fils ? Montre a Portrait Blanc Père & Fils A Genève, No. 12531. Made circa 1780. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel paste-set pendant watch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 3,750
C. Two-body, Louis XVI, by ?BG?, back centered with painted on enamel medallion with a portrait of a lady surrounded by a paste-set frame, translucent imperial blue enamel border with applied filigree paste-set foliate pattern, bezels set with round hubs, paste-set front bezel. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals, winding aperture at 2 o?clock. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 32 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-75 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-75-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Slightly restored soft enamel HANDS Original |