Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 340
The Mandolin Swiss, case No. 23918. Made circa 1890. Fine, 18K gold and enamel lady?s mandolin-form watch with concealed dial.
HKD 50,000 - 80,000
USD 6,500 - 1,000 / EUR 4,500 - 7,200
Sold: HKD 81,250
C. Four-body, "fermée" type, entirely engraved, decorated with flowers and foliage in polychrome champlevé enamel, the back centered with a dragonfly, winding crown forming the lower finial, gold suspension chain. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, gold paillon dot minute divisions. Gold pierced hands. M. 10???, gilt brass bar caliber, 8 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 65 x 26.6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |