Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
Barraud, London, No. 1328. Made circa 1770. Fine, large, 18K gold, enamel and diamond-set pocket watch with center-seconds.
C. Two-body, Louis XVI, paste-set bezel, borders chased with a guilloche pattern, the back set with royal blue guilloche enamel. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Fleur de lys hands. M. 34 mm., gilt brass, full plate with fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm brass balance with flat balance spring, diamond set continental cock, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-06 |
Good Patinated HANDS Partially replaced |