Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 511
Hessen - The Lover?s Tryst Hessen a Paris. Made circa 1785. Fine, large, gilt-metal, painted on enamel and paste set pocket watch with outer protective case.
HKD 62,000 - 100,000
USD 8,000 - 13,000 / EUR 5,700 - 9,000
C. Two-body, Louis XVI, by Leton, paste-set bezel with engraved outer border, the back with a painted on enamel scene of a young couple in a landscape, royal blue and gold paillon border, outer engraved border to match the bezel. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions and Arabic fifteen-minute numerals. Paste-set white metal hands. M. 44 mm, gilt-brass, full plate, cylindrical pillars, fuse and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental balance cock, steel endplate, silvered regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 62 mm. Including outer case.
| 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 |