Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 339

Skeletonized Watch French. Made circa 1770. Very fine and very rare, 18K gold, paste-set skeletonized pendant watch.

HKD 33,000 - 45,000

USD 4,200 - 5,700 / EUR 3,000 - 4,000

C. Two-body, Louis XV, glazed on both sides, paste-set bezels, band engraved in repeated pattern . D. White enamel, radial Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, Paste-set hands. M. Hinged, gilt skeletonized plate with chased and engraved scroll and crown decoration covered with white gold and diamonds, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with three swirled arms, flat balance spring, triangular singlefooted solid engraved cock, index regulator. Diam. 39 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-29

Good

Lacking elements

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original