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.


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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