Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, May 15, 2011
LOT 544
Freres Les Raffard - The Mandolin Fres Les Raffard, Vienne, No. 58. Made circa 1810. Very fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set mandolin-form watch with concealed dial.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,500 / EUR 8,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 22,500
C. Two-body, mandolin-form fermée type, master mark KR, the band decorated with green and red champlevé enamel, the back with translucent royal blue enamel and an enameled musical score on engraved gold foliage, the front overlaid with translucent red enamel and set with pearls, gold strings. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 23 mm, matte gilt full plate, fuse and chain verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, continental balance cock with polished steel endplate, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Dim. 67 x 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very 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 |