Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 166
Joly a Paris. Made circa 1790. Fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
HKD 70,000 - 90,000
USD 9,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,300 - 8,000
C. Two-body, Louis XVI, the back finely painted on enamel depicting a couple walking in love in a landscape, Royal blue guilloche background, pearl-set border and bezel (few pearls missing), engraved band. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic fifteen-minute numerals. Gilt fancy hands. M. 42 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with polished steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-78 |
Good Slightly scratched ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-06 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced |