Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 348
LORGNETTE WITH CONCEALED WATCH Rossel & Fils, Succ. de J.-F. Bautte, Geneve, No. 80115. Made circa 1850. Fine and unusual 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch. Accompanied by its original leather travel pouch.
HKD 105,000 - 200,000
USD 14,000 - 25,000 / EUR 9,500 - 18,000
Sold: HKD 162,500
C. Spring-loaded front cover decorated with a diamond set floral pattern on translucent imperial blue guilloche enamel ground, back and handle engraved with foliage against an engine-turned background. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, set in gold plate with winding, setting and regulating apertures. Blued-steel Breguet and baton hands. M. 18 x 30 mm, shaped, gilt brass bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat steel balance spring, index regulator. Movement numbered. Dim. 83 x 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |