Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 341
The Lyre Anonymous, French. Made circa 1890. Fine and unusual 18k gold and blue enamel pocket watch in the form of a lyre.
HKD 16,000 - 28,000
USD 2,000 - 3,500 / EUR 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 42,500
C. Four-body, the front engraved and decorated in blue enamel to represent a lyre, the reverse en suite, small locket integrated to the case back. D. White enamel, black painted Roman indexes, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. 27 mm, 10 jewels, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, cut monometallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Case numbered. Diam. 33 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |