Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 156

Art Nouveau Flower F. Bronn, Genève. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, Louis XV-style, 18K gold and enamel, keyless lady?s pendant watch.

HKD 9,000 - 18,000

USD 1,200 - 2,300 / EUR 800 - 1,700

Sold: HKD 11,250

C. Four-body, "Louis XV", the bezel with hobnail pattern, the back pierced and chased with a stylized flower and foliage, the red enamel of the cuvette visible through the piercing. Hinged gold cuvette overlaid with red guilloche enamel. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and large Arabic five-minute numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 22 mm. (10'''), matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Diam. 27 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original