Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 291
Louis Humbert ? Gem Set Brooch Watch Louis Humbert, Geneve. Made circa 1810 and later. Fine and unusual, 18K gold, blue glass, diamond, pearl, and ruby-set pendant watch with brooch en suite. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,300 - 2,300
USD 1,300 - 2,300 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 6,250
C. Three-body, "Empire", the back blue glass with pearl, ruby,and diamond-set gold flower bouquet, pearl-set bezels, reeded band. Brooch: oval, matching, with gold ribbons and flower wreath on the top and sides, gold pin. D. Gold, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2, engine-turned center. Gold Breguet hands. M. 29 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain,verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial. Diam. 34 mm, length with the brooch 92 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-30 |
Good Alterations |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |