Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 347

John Pyke - The Adoration of the Magi John Pyke, London, No. 2001. Made circa 1780. Fine, 22K gold and painted on enamel pendant watch in the 17th century style, perhaps incorporating early elements.

HKD 130,000 - 220,000

USD 17,000 - 28,000 / EUR 12,000 - 20,000

C. Two-body, "bassine" with curved band, the back painted on enamel with the Adoration of the Magi, taken from an engraving by Raphael Sadeler I after Jacopo Da Ponte, who was called Bassano de Grappa (1510-1592). Within six vignettes around the band are scenes from the life of Christ, inside the back is the apparition of the risen Christ. Four cartouches representing scenes from Christ's life are arranged around the inside of the band, polished gold bezel, gold pendant and bow. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with large five minute Arabic numerals. Pierced Louis XV hands. M. 42.8 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusée and chain for the going train, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued-steel balance spring, single-footed gilded cock pierced and engraved, diamond end stone, rack and pinion regulation with silver plate. Movement signed. Diam. 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-76

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored hard enamel
Movement: 3-27*

Good

Custom-made

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-27-72-01

Good

Custom-made

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped winding aperture

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch was sold by Antiquorum on March 31 and April 1, 2001, ? The Sandberg Watch Collection?, lot 255. The gold body of the case of the present watch is possibly a 17th century original as it was common practice in the eighteenth century to re-use and refurbish early watch cases. The enamel is however of later date. All other elements of this watch would have been added in the late 18th century.