Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 300
Fursy - Allegory of Hope Fursy, A Paris, No. 1768. Made circa 1790. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, pearl-set lady?s pendant watch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 800 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 2,000
C. Two-body, ?Directoire?, back painted on enamel with a lady representing ?hope?, sitting by the shore at sunset, mountains in the background, pearl-set bezels. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 25 mm (11???), hinged, frosted gilt fullplate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement brass balance with flat balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 33 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-25-09 |
Fair Chipped HANDS Damaged |